Senior Structural Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Hitchin; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer in Hitchin. The role involves designing in steel, concrete, and masonry on UK-based projects, with a competitive salary of up to £55,000. The agency offers a flexible work environment and the opportunity to lead small to medium scale projects, fostering teamwork and collaboration. Candidates should ideally have over 4 years of relevant experience in building structures and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of experience in building structures design (minimum).
• Experience working on residential projects.
• Experience completing structural surveys is advantageous.
• Comfort designing in contemporary materials.
• Ideally reside within an hour’s commute of the office.

Responsibilities

• Design in steel, concrete and masonry for UK-based projects.
• Work on small to medium scale residential and commercial projects.
• Collaborate to provide robust structural solutions.

Skills

Design in steel, concrete and masonry

Strong communication skills

Experience in building structures design

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in civil or structural engineering

Tools

CAD

TEKLA

TEDDS

Job description

Overview

Senior Structural Engineer – Hitchin
Salary up to £55,000
Are you an experienced structural engineer who has worked on a mix of residential and commercial structural design looking for opportunities near Hitchin?

I am currently looking for an individual who can design in steel, concrete and masonry and has worked on UK based projects. Our client works on small to medium scale projects up to the value of around £10 million. You will be invited to join a friendly and vibrant team which offers flexible work arrangements to suit lifestyles.

For this Structural Engineer role our client is offering a competitive starting salary, a friendly and collaborative work environment and the chance to work from home a day or so each week.

Responsibilities

• Design in steel, concrete and masonry for UK-based projects.
• Work on small to medium scale residential and commercial projects up to about £10 million.
• Join and contribute to a small, close-knit design team in a flexible work environment.
• Collaborate with the team to provide robust structural solutions and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil or structural engineering.
• 4–5 years of experience in building structures design (minimum).
• Experience working on residential projects.
• Experience completing structural surveys is advantageous.
• Experience using CAD; TEKLA/TEDDS would be beneficial.
• Previously worked on UK-based projects.
• Comfort designing in contemporary materials.
• Ability to work well as part of a small design team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ideally reside within an hour’s commute of the office; relocation considerations possible.

Benefits and Next Steps

To discuss this Senior Structural Engineer role and other similar roles, please call MIKAELA today.