Senior Structural Engineer

Yorkshire; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Yorkshire is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer in Harrogate to lead design delivery on diverse projects across the built environment. You will own projects from concept to completion, coordinating with architects, contractors and clients, and mentoring junior engineers.

If you thrive on technical challenge and want to shape high-rise, residential and commercial developments, this role offers a rewarding career path with strong client exposure and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Significant consultancy experience in structural design.
• Experience on residential, commercial, mixed-use or high-rise projects.
• Chartered status or clear commitment towards achieving it would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design and delivery of projects from concept through to completion.
• Work across mixed-use, high-rise, residential and commercial developments.
• Produce and review structural calculations, designs and technical reports.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, clients and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Help deliver practical, innovative and commercially aware engineering solutions.
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to the business' ongoing success.

Skills

Structural design

Project leadership

Client liaison

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer

Harrogate | Exciting Project Portfolio | Competitive Salary

Are you ready to take the next step in your engineering career and work on projects that genuinely challenge and inspire you? This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Structural Engineer to join a thriving consultancy in Harrogate, working on an exciting and diverse range of projects across the built environment.

From striking high-rise developments and large-scale mixed-use schemes to residential and commercial buildings, you'll have the opportunity to make your mark on projects that shape the places where people live, work and connect.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Structural Engineer, you'll play a key role in delivering innovative, practical and efficient structural solutions across a varied project portfolio. You'll work alongside a talented team of engineers and design professionals, taking ownership of projects, contributing to technical decisions and helping turn ambitious concepts into reality.

No two projects will be the same, offering plenty of variety, technical challenge and the opportunity to broaden your experience across multiple sectors.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading the structural design and delivery of projects from concept through to completion.
• Working across mixed-use, high-rise, residential and commercial developments.
• Producing and reviewing structural calculations, designs and technical reports.
• Coordinating with architects, contractors, clients and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Helping deliver practical, innovative and commercially aware engineering solutions.
• Building strong client relationships and contributing to the continued success of the business.

What We're Looking For

We're keen to speak with an ambitious Senior Structural Engineer who combines strong technical ability with a collaborative approach and a genuine passion for engineering.

You'll ideally have:

• A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Significant experience in structural design within a consultancy environment.
• Experience delivering projects across sectors such as residential, commercial, mixed-use or high-rise.
• Strong knowledge of relevant design standards and structural engineering principles.
• Excellent communication, coordination and problem‑solving skills.
• The confidence to lead projects, support colleagues and engage with clients.

Chartered status, or a clear commitment towards achieving it, would be advantageous.

Why Consider This Role?

This is an opportunity to join a consultancy offering a varied and engaging workload, a collaborative working culture and the chance to take on meaningful responsibility. You'll have the scope to influence design decisions, develop client relationships and continue progressing your career within a technically stimulating environment.

If you're a Senior Structural Engineer looking for your next challenge in Harrogate, this could be the ideal move.