Senior Structural Engineer

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join their established consultancy in Leeds City Centre. The successful candidate will lead structural design for residential and commercial projects, manage the project delivery, and collaborate with clients, architects, and contractors.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and have significant experience in UK structural design. This permanent position offers a competitive salary between £48,000 and £61,000.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in structural design of buildings in the UK.
• Strong knowledge of Eurocodes and UK design standards.
• Chartered status with ICE or IStructE, or actively working towards it.

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

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Project management skills

Structural design knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Tekla Tedds

SCIA

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer will join an established Leeds City Centre consultancy, delivering structural design solutions for residential and commercial developments. This permanent role offers a salary between £48,000 and £61,000. The position requires leading technical work on building projects, managing design packages, and collaborating with architects, developers, and contractors from concept 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

We would be pleased to hear from you.