Senior Structural Engineer

Carrington West Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-disciplinary consultancy is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to support its growing structures team based in Leeds. The role involves leading the delivery of structural designs for new-build and refurbishment projects across various sectors. Candidates should be Chartered or working towards Chartership with at least 4 years of experience, strong technical skills, and proficiency in TEKLA and TEDDS. The company offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus scheme

Flexible working with up to 2 days WFH

Health benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ UK-based consultancy experience.
• Strong understanding of Eurocodes and current technical standards.
• Experience working with heritage or listed buildings.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design for new-build and refurbishment projects.
• Prepare clear and comprehensive structural calculations.
• Conduct structural inspections and report writing.

Skills

Structural design

Mentoring junior engineers

Communication with project teams

Client management

Education

Chartered Structural Engineer (MIStructE) or working towards Chartership

Tools

TEKLA

TEDDS

AutoCAD

Job description

An established and growing multi-disciplinary consultancy is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to support increasing workloads and play a key role in the continued development of its structures team.

Based in Leeds, the role will involve delivering structural design solutions across a broad portfolio of projects, including commercial, industrial, healthcare, leisure, retail, and residential developments.

The Role

You will be responsible for leading and delivering structural designs on both new-build and refurbishment projects, including the assessment, adaptation, and reuse of existing buildings. The position requires strong technical capability across all major structural materials, as well as hands-on experience with foundations and retaining walls.

You will also be involved in mentoring junior engineers, preparing detailed calculation packages, undertaking structural inspections, and representing the business at meetings and site visits.
Key Responsibilities

• Structural design for new-build and refurbishment schemes
• Assessment and modification of existing and heritage / listed buildings
• Preparation of clear and comprehensive structural calculations
• Structural inspections and report writing across varied building types
• Client, architect, and project team liaison
• Attendance at design team meetings and site visits
• Supporting fee proposals and technical input at bid stage

About You

• Chartered Structural Engineer (MIStructE) or working towards Chartership
• Minimum 4 years’ UK-based consultancy experience
• Strong understanding of Eurocodes and current technical standards
• Proficient in TEKLA and TEDDS (essential)
• Confident user of AutoCAD
• Sound knowledge of construction methods, H& S, and legal regulations
• Experience working with heritage or listed buildings
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus scheme
• 8 bank holidays, plus the option to buy or sell up to 3 additional days
• Flexible working with up to 2 days WFH
• Free on-site parking
• Chartered professional fees paid
• Health benefits scheme

To be considered please apply directly or contact Abi on 02393 876 032 for a confidential discussion.