Senior Structural Engineer

Kintec Recruitment Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer in London to lead high-profile projects and mentor junior engineers. The role demands a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, along with 8-15 years of experience in structural design. Candidates should possess strong skills in structural analysis software and a knowledge of UK design codes. This hybrid role combines office work with flexible remote days, offering a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 8-15 years' experience in structural design for buildings and infrastructure projects.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working toward chartership.
• Strong knowledge of UK design codes, Eurocodes, and BS standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design for buildings and infrastructure projects ensuring technical excellence.
• Review and approve calculations, structural drawings, and specifications.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Technical excellence

Mentoring

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Tekla

AutoCAD

Revit

Robot Structural Analysis

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer – London

Location: London, UK

Working Model: Hybrid (office-based with flexible remote days)

About Us

We are an established engineering consultancy delivering complex and innovative structural solutions across commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects in London and the wider UK. Our senior technical team is recognised for excellence, collaboration, and delivering safe, cost-effective, and sustainable designs.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to take a leading role in delivering high-profile and technically challenging projects. The role offers responsibility for design leadership, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring design excellence from concept through to construction, while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead structural design for buildings, infrastructure, and civil engineering projects, ensuring technical excellence.
• Review and approve calculations, structural drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and graduate staff.
• Collaborate with architects, MEP engineers, and other disciplines to develop integrated design solutions.
• Conduct site visits, inspections, and surveys, providing professional guidance on construction and design implementation.
• Ensure compliance with UK design codes, Eurocodes, BS standards, and client requirements.
• Support project delivery including timelines, budgets, quality assurance, and risk management.
• Contribute to design strategy, project planning, and technical decision-making.
• Engage with clients, contractors, and stakeholders on technical and design matters.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 8-15 years' experience in structural design for buildings and infrastructure projects.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working toward chartership.
• Proficiency in structural analysis and design software (e.g., Tekla, AutoCAD, Revit, Robot Structural Analysis).
• Strong knowledge of UK design codes, Eurocodes, and BS standards.
• Proven experience leading design teams and delivering complex projects.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Experience with high-rise, mixed-use, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with BIM workflows, collaborative design practices, and integrated project delivery.
• Track record of client liaison and project management responsibility.

Key Skills

Leadership, technical excellence, mentoring, problem-solving, attention to detail, collaboration, and a commitment to high-quality structural delivery.