Senior Structural Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary consultancy in Leeds is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead a team in the design of various commercial and residential projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil and Structural Engineering, relevant chartered status, and UK consultancy experience. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including flexible working arrangements and a focus on wellbeing.

Benefits

Highly-competitive base salary

Company pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Chartered Professional fees paid

Focus on wellbeing

Childcare vouchers

Qualifications

• Hold a Degree in Civil and Structural Engineering.
• Chartered Structural Engineer or working towards Chartered Status.
• Demonstrable relevant UK-based experience in consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Designing structures across commercial, industrial, and residential sectors.
• Leading high-profile projects from inception to delivery.
• Managing stakeholder relations within public and private sectors.

Skills

Chartered Structural Engineer (MIStructE)

Structural design experience

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in TEKLA

Proficiency in TEDDS

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of construction methods

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Civil and Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

TEKLA

TEDDS

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Structural Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD(phone number removed)A

Location: Leeds

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a multidisciplinary consultancy offering expert design services to a diverse range of projects across the civil, structural, and geotechnical sectors. The successful candidate will lead a growing team of specialist colleagues in the structural design of commercial, industrial, health, leisure, retail, and residential projects across Leeds and further afield.

Benefits

• A highly-competitive base salary
• Access to a company pension scheme
• Generous annual leave, to include closure over the Christmas period, as well as your Birthday off
• The possibility of flexible, hybrid working arrangements
• Chartered Professional fees paid
• A focus on wellbeing and social activities
• Childcare vouchers

Responsibilities

• Designing structures across a range of sectors, including commercial, industrial, and residential
• Leading and delivering high-profile projects from initial inception through to successful delivery
• Building, maintaining, and managing stakeholder relations within the public and private sectors
• Representing the company at design team meetings and site visits

Required skills and experience

• Hold a Degree (or equivalent qualification/experience) in Civil and Structural Engineering
• Be a Chartered Structural Engineer (MIStructE), or actively working at attain Chartered Status
• Demonstrable relevant, UK-based experience within a consultancy setting
• Experience of working with new-build projects, including good working knowledge of foundation and retaining wall design
• Excellent working knowledge of all structural materials
• Proficiency in preparing calculation packages
• Demonstrable competency in the use of AutoCAD, TEKLA, and TEDDS software
• Extensive experience in the preparation of structural engineering inspection reports for a variety of building types/structures
• Good understanding of the relevant technical standards, including Eurocodes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience of liaising with a range of stakeholders across the public and private sectors
• Possess a sound knowledge of construction methods, health and safety protocols, legal regulations, etc.
• Hold a full, valid UK driving licence

Desirable skills and experience

• Previous experience in roads and sewer design
• Good working knowledge of Revit software

How to apply

If you are interested in the role of Senior Structural Engineer, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency, in respect to this vacancy. This is a permanent role.