Senior Structural Engineer

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident Employer

Flexible working

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to provide specialist technical oversight ensuring safety, compliance and durability of developments across the borough. You will assess complex commercial schemes, heritage landmarks and public buildings, delivering authoritative guidance to architects, contractors and residents.

Based in London, you will collaborate with the Building Safety Regulator on Higher-Risk Building projects, strive for ISO 9001 quality,

Qualifications

• Chartered membership of ICE or IStructE and extensive experience reviewing structural designs.
• Thorough knowledge of the Building Act 1984 and Building Regulations 2010.
• Ability to communicate complex engineering concepts clearly to clients and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Assess building work, demolitions and temporary structures for compliance with Building Regulations and safety standards.
• Provide expert advice on building control applications and enforcement investigations.
• Assess on-site risks and implement remedial measures to protect the public.
• Collaborate with the Building Safety Regulator on Higher-Risk Building projects.
• Contribute to ISO 9001 quality standards and service improvement.

Skills

Chartered professional

Technical judgement

Communication skills

Education

Membership of a recognised professional body (ICE/IStructE)

Tools

Building Regulations knowledge

Job description

Job Description

Apply your structural expertise to protect the safety of our borough’s buildings and communities.

From complex commercial schemes to historic landmarks, structural integrity matters. As a Senior Structural Engineer, you’ll provide specialist technical oversight that ensures developments across the borough are safe, compliant and built to last.

What You’ll Be Doing

You will assess building work, demolitions and temporary structures to ensure compliance with the Building Regulations and structural safety standards. Acting as the service’s structural specialist, you’ll provide expert advice on building control applications and enforcement investigations, making informed decisions grounded in professional judgement.

You’ll assess risks on site, determine appropriate action and implement immediate remedial measures to protect the public where required. Your expertise will also be used in assessing dangerous structures.

You’ll work closely with the Building Safety Regulator on Higher-Risk Building projects and manage a varied portfolio that includes major commercial developments, cultural institutions and the Council’s own property estate. You’ll provide clear and accurate technical guidance to architects, contractors, developers and residents, ensuring construction activities comply fully with legislative requirements.

Alongside your casework, you’ll contribute to the ongoing development of the service, supporting ISO 9001 quality standards and identifying ways to strengthen efficiency, consistency and technical excellence across Building Control.

For further details, please review the person specification and job description.

What You’ll Bring

You will be a Chartered member of a recognised professional body such as the Institution of Civil Engineers or the Institution of Structural Engineers. You’ll bring extensive experience reviewing and vetting structural designs within a construction, consultancy or regulatory environment.

A thorough knowledge of the Building Act 1984 and the Building Regulations 2010 is essential, alongside proven experience assessing structural risk and managing emergency incidents involving unsafe buildings.

You’ll combine strong technical judgement with clear communication skills, able to explain complex engineering principles in a way that is accessible and practical. You’ll be confident engaging with Clients, Principal Designers and Principal Contractors, managing professional relationships with credibility and authority.

You’ll demonstrate integrity, resilience and strong organisational skills, managing a diverse and demanding workload while maintaining high professional standards.

Why join us

At RBKC, we’re all in – investing in our people, our communities and our future.

You’ll join a respected and forward-thinking Building Control service operating within one of London’s most architecturally diverse boroughs. The projects you’ll work on are varied, complex and high profile, offering genuine professional challenge and development.

We offer a competitive salary and a supportive environment that prioritises learning, collaboration and technical excellence. Your expertise will directly contribute to the safety and resilience of the borough’s built environment.

This is a role where your professional judgement makes a visible and lasting difference.

About Us

Kensington and Chelsea is home to diverse communities, thriving businesses and unique local places. Everything we do is focused on supporting our residents, strengthening our approach and creating a fairer borough.

As a competent and caring Council, we take pride in our work every day, ensuring our services are delivered with care and competence. We listen to our residents, act with integrity and work together to build a borough that is greener, safer and fairer for all.

The we’re all in mindset is central to this role. Whether you are responding to a dangerous structure, reviewing complex designs or advising on high-risk developments, you take ownership of ensuring buildings are safe and standards are upheld. Your commitment strengthens both our service and the community we serve.

Interview Details

W/C 12th October 2026

Working Style

You’ll be based in the Borough for 3 days a week, playing a key role in serving the local community. Whether you’re working on the frontline or behind the scenes, you’ll be part of a dedicated team making a real difference to residents’ lives.

RBKC will consider requests for flexible working at the point of hire. Please discuss any flexibility you may need with us at interview.

We reserve the right to extend or close this vacancy early without warning subject to the volume of suitable applicants.

We are committed to promoting equality and respecting diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.

We are committed to fair, transparent, and consistent pay practices. New hires will start at the minimum of the advertised salary range. Employees receive annual salary increases until they reach the top of the pay scale. In addition, employees will receive any agreed cost of living pay rises.