Senior Structural Engineer

RGB Network; Leeds; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

RGB Network in Leeds city centre is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead technical design across residential and commercial developments, from concept to completion. You will manage project delivery, prepare calculations and drawings, and mentor junior colleagues.

The role requires a Civil/Structural Engineering degree, strong knowledge of UK standards, and experience with Tekla Tedds/SCIA. Chartered status or progress toward it is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Significant experience in structural design of buildings in the UK.
• Strong knowledge of Eurocodes and UK design standards.
• Experience with structural design software (e.g. Tekla Tedds, SCIA, or similar).
• Chartered status with ICE or IStructE, or actively working towards it.
• Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design for residential and commercial building projects.
• Prepare and review calculations, technical reports, and drawings.
• Manage project delivery from concept design through to construction.
• Liaise with clients, architects, and other consultants.
• Attend design meetings and undertake site visits when required.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Tekla Tedds

SCIA

Job description

RGB Network seeks a Senior Structural Engineer for a full-time, permanent post in Leeds city centre, paying £48,000 to £61,000 annually.

The successful candidate will lead technical design and delivery across residential and commercial developments, collaborating with architects, developers and contractors from concept to completion. Responsibilities include managing project workflows, preparing calculations and drawings, and mentoring junior colleagues. Applicants should demonstrate strong analytical ability, proficiency in structural design software, sound knowledge of UK building standards, and clear communication skills. This consultancy offers varied building projects and genuine scope for professional development within a growing engineering practice.

Role Overview

Senior Structural Engineer Permanent Leeds City Centre £48,000 - £61,000. This established and growing engineering consultancy based in Leeds, delivering innovative structural design solutions across a wide range of residential and commercial developments. Due to continued project growth, we are looking to appoint a Senior Structural Engineer to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to take a leading role on a variety of building projects, working closely with architects, developers, and contractors from concept through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead structural design for residential and commercial building projects
• Prepare and review calculations, technical reports, and drawings
• Manage project delivery from concept design through to construction
• Liaise with clients, architects, and other consultants
• Attend design meetings and undertake site visits when required
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians

About You

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Significant experience in structural design of buildings in the UK
• Strong knowledge of Eurocodes and UK design standards
• Experience with structural design software (e.g. Tekla Tedds, SCIA, or similar)
• Chartered status with ICE or IStructE, or actively working towards it
• Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills

If you are an experienced senior structural engineer looking to take the next step in your career and contribute to exciting building projects in a dynamic consultancy environment, we would be pleased to hear from you.