Senior Structural Engineer

Marshall Davies Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Car allowance

Bonus

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Marshall Davies Ltd is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer in Leeds to lead projects and work on innovative temporary works and structural engineering designs. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, a strong background in leading projects, and experience mentoring junior engineers. This senior position offers autonomy, a diverse workload, and opportunities for progression, along with a strong benefits package including a hybrid working model and car allowance.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead projects and manage client relationships.
• Strong technical knowledge of structural behaviour, materials, and design standards (Eurocodes).
• Commercially aware with a practical, solutions-led mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of structural engineering projects.
• Design and oversee complex temporary works schemes.
• Develop and review construction sequences and methodologies.
• Deliver detailed design across structural engineering, from concept through to construction.
• Mentor and develop graduate and intermediate engineers.

Skills

Structural engineering project leadership

Temporary works design

Mentoring junior engineers

Client relationship management

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered or working towards Chartership (ICE/IStructE)

Job description

Competitive salary + excellent benefits + clear progression

About the Company

A leading, award-winning engineering consultancy currently experiencing a growth phase. Known for delivering innovative and practical engineering solutions, the business operates across a wide range of sectors and is continuing to expand its technical capability.

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity for a Senior Structural Engineer to play a key role in delivering complex engineering solutions across temporary works. The project portfolio includes a significant amount of challenging temporary works / structural engineering design.

This is a senior position suited to an engineer who is confident taking ownership of projects, leading design delivery, and mentoring junior engineers. You will be trusted to manage projects from concept through to completion, working closely with clients and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of structural engineering projects
• Design and oversee complex temporary works schemes
• Develop and review construction sequences and methodologies
• Deliver detailed design across structural engineering, from concept through to construction
• Apply advanced structural engineering principles to develop safe, efficient, and buildable solutions
• Review and sign off design calculations, drawings, and technical reports
• Mentor and develop graduate and intermediate engineers, supporting their technical and professional growth

About You

• Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Strong background in structural engineering / temporary works design
• Proven ability to lead projects and manage client relationships
• Experience mentoring or managing junior engineers
• Strong technical knowledge of structural behaviour, materials, and design standards (Eurocodes)
• Chartered or working towards Chartership (ICE/IStructE)
• Commercially aware with a practical, solutions-led mindset

Why Join?

• Senior role with real autonomy and project ownership
• Diverse and technically challenging workload across multiple sectors
• Strong emphasis on structural engineering / temporary works
• Clear progression pathway with no glass ceiling
• Strong overall package including hybrid working, car allowance, and bonus
• Supportive, collaborative, and high-performing team environment

Apply Now

If you are a Senior Structural Engineer looking to take ownership of projects, lead teams, and work on complex and varied engineering challenges within a growing consultancy, we would be keen to hear from you.