Senior Structural Engineer

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

Job summary

A well-established multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead innovative design projects across various sectors including commercial and residential. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, Chartered status or working towards it, and substantial UK-based experience. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and various benefits including hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Chartered Professional fees paid

Focus on wellbeing and social activities

Childcare vouchers

Qualifications

• Hold a Degree (or equivalent qualification/experience) in Civil and Structural Engineering.
• Be a Chartered Structural Engineer (MIStructE), or actively working to attain Chartered Status.
• Demonstrable relevant, UK-based experience within a consultancy setting.

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.

Skills

Structural design

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Foundation design

Use of AutoCAD

Use of TEKLA

Use of TEDDS

Education

Degree in Civil and Structural Engineering

Chartered Structural Engineer (MIStructE)

Tools

AutoCAD

TEKLA

TEDDS

Revit

Job description

Job Title: Senior Structural Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD090925A

Location: Leeds

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000

This is a fantastic opportunity to join my client, an innovative, well-established multidisciplinary consultancy, offering expert design services to a diverse range of projects across the civil, structural, and geotechnical sectors. My client is on the lookout for a motivated, experienced Senior Structural Engineer, capable of leading a growing team of specialist colleagues in the structural design of commercial, industrial, health, leisure, retail, and residential projects across Leeds and further afield.

• 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 for the role of Senior Structural Engineer include:

• 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 for the role of Senior Structural Engineer include:

• 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 for the role of Senior Structural Engineer include:

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

This is a permanent role. 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.