Senior Structural Engineer

Brandon James; Henley-on-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established multi-disciplinary consultancy is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead design projects across the South of England. The role involves technical oversight, project delivery, and client liaisons, requiring chartered status and significant experience in structural design. Benefits include a competitive salary of £70,000, performance bonuses, and hybrid working options. This position offers a chance to influence and develop a new engineering division in the firm.

Benefits

£70,000 per annum with performance bonus

25 days' holiday + bank holidays

Pension contribution

Hybrid working options

Opportunity to lead and grow the engineering arm

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer ideally required.
• Minimum 5 years' post-graduate experience in structural design.
• Strong knowledge of Eurocodes and UK Building Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design and project delivery.
• Prepare structural calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with Eurocodes and Building Regulations.

Skills

Chartered Engineer (CEng MICE or MIStructE)

Structural design and analysis

Communication skills

Proficient in design software

Knowledge of Eurocodes and BS standards

Education

MEng/MSc in Structural or Civil Engineering

Tools

MasterSeries

Tekla

SCIA Engineer

Autodesk Robot

BIM/Revit

Job description

An established multi-disciplinary consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Structural Engineer to lead the design and delivery of a growing portfolio of structural projects across the South of England.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Chartered Structural Engineer or a highly experienced Structural Engineer who's ready to take ownership of their work, play a leading role in shaping a new structural engineering division, and work closely with surveyors, designers, and fire safety specialists across a diverse range of projects.

The Role

As a Senior Structural Engineer, you'll take responsibility for technical design, project delivery, and client liaison on a variety of new build, refurbishment, and alteration schemes – covering residential, commercial, and heritage properties.

You'll prepare structural calculations, drawings, and specifications, carry out inspections and defect analysis, and ensure all work meets Eurocodes and UK Building Regulations standards.

This role offers genuine autonomy, support from a collaborative team, and the chance to build and influence internal systems, templates, and QA processes as the department grows.

The Structural Engineer Requirements

• Chartered Engineer (CEng MICE or MIStructE) Ideally
• MEng/MSc in Structural or Civil Engineering (JBM accredited)
• Minimum 5 years' post‑graduate experience in structural design and analysis
• Strong knowledge of Eurocodes, BS standards, and Building Regulations (Part A)
• Proficient in design software (MasterSeries, Tekla, SCIA Engineer, or Autodesk Robot)
• BIM/Revit or Tekla experience advantageous
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

The Structural Engineer

• Commercially aware, proactive, and solution focused
• Comfortable leading projects and managing your own workload
• Collaborative and confident working across disciplines
• Ambitious to develop and grow within a respected consultancy environment

Benefits

• £70,000 per annum + extremely competitive performance bonus where you can earn up to 50% commission on exceeded target
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Pension contribution
• Hybrid working (typically one day per week in the Henley‑on‑Thames office)
• Opportunity to lead and grow the structural engineering arm within a forward‑thinking consultancy

This role offers genuine influence, professional autonomy, and the chance to help shape a new discipline within a growing practice.

If you’re an experienced Senior Structural Engineer looking for a fresh challenge, get in touch for a confidential chat