Senior Structural Engineer

NewHire; Greater London; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

NewHire in Knightsbridge, United Kingdom is seeking a senior Structural Engineer to influence design quality, engage with clients, and mentor the project team. You will balance technical oversight with site involvement and business development activities.

The role offers exposure to varied projects, with emphasis on early-stage design and delivering reliable outputs across technical, site, and client-facing activities.

Qualifications

• Senior-level structural engineering experience.
• Client-facing with site independence.
• Experience checking calculations and deliverables.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers.
• Good commercial awareness including fee involvement.
• Strong understanding of site safety.

Responsibilities

• Attend site visits independently and provide practical engineering advice.
• Review and check structural calculations, drawings, and design information.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers.
• Ensure outputs are accurate, compliant and on time.
• Identify unsafe or impractical design solutions.
• Monitor design risk and promote safe practices.
• Support fee proposals, client discussions and BD activity.
• Maintain project records and documentation.
• Contribute to early-stage scheme design with the team.
• Ensure use of appropriate software, standards, and processes.

Skills

Senior structural engineering

Client-facing

Mentor juniors

Business development

Job description

Knightsbridge, United Kingdom | Posted on 22/07/2026

If you are a Structural Engineer ready to step into a role with more influence, more client exposure, and a genuine say in how projects are delivered, this is worth exploring.

This is a senior consultancy position offering a strong mix of technical oversight, site involvement, and team development. You will play a key role in shaping engineering outputs, supporting early‑stage design, and acting as a trusted point of contact for both clients and internal teams.

You will be working across a varied project portfolio, balancing hands‑on engineering with mentoring and commercial input.

In this role, you will:

• Attend site visits independently and provide clear, practical engineering advice
• Review and check structural calculations, drawings, and design information
• Support and mentor junior engineers through day‑to‑day guidance and development
• Ensure all technical outputs are accurate, compliant, and delivered on time
• Identify and challenge unsafe or impractical design solutions
• Monitor design risk and promote safe, buildable engineering practices
• Support fee proposals, client discussions, and business development activity
• Maintain well‑organised project records and documentation
• Contribute to early‑stage scheme design alongside the wider team
• Ensure consistent use of appropriate software, standards, and processes

To be considered, you will need:

• Strong experience within structural engineering at senior level
• Confidence operating in a client‑facing role and attending site independently
• Proven experience checking calculations and engineering deliverables
• The ability to mentor and support junior engineers
• Good commercial awareness, including involvement in fee preparation
• A strong understanding of site safety and practical construction considerations
• Excellent organisation, communication, and attention to detail
• A proactive approach to professional networking and business development

What is on offer:

• Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience
• A senior role with real influence over design quality and delivery
• A varied workload across technical, site, and client‑facing activity
• Opportunity to contribute to business growth and fee generation
• A supportive environment with clear progression potential

If you are looking for a role that combines technical leadership, client interaction, and team development, it is worth having a conversation.