Senior Structural Engineer

Brandon James; Leicester Forest East; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Professional subscription fees

Development support

Flexible / hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Training & progression

Exposure to varied projects

Job summary

Brandon James is seeking an Associate / Senior Structural Engineer in Leicester. You will deliver structural projects from concept to construction, working with clients, architects and design teams to ensure technical and commercial success.

The role includes mentoring junior staff, contributing to fee proposals, and supporting business development within a flexible/hybrid Leicester office. Chartered status and UK building-structures experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered status with IStructE or ICE (or progress towards chartership).
• Strong UK consultancy experience within building structures.
• Good knowledge of Eurocodes and UK design standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage structural engineering projects through all design stages.
• Produce and review calculations, specifications, reports and drawings.
• Design in steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and timber.
• Attend client and design team meetings and coordinate with architects and other disciplines.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and technicians.

Skills

Chartered status

UK consultancy experience

Eurocodes knowledge

Building structures delivery

Client liaison

Mentoring experience

Business development support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

Associate / Senior Structural Engineer

Leicester

£55,000 - £70,000 + Benefits

An established structural and civil engineering consultancy based in Leicester is looking to appoint an experienced Associate / Senior Structural Engineer to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Associate / Senior Structural Engineer who wants to take on greater technical and commercial responsibility while working on a varied portfolio of building structures projects across the Midlands and wider UK.

The Role

As an Associate / Senior Structural Engineer, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of structural engineering projects from concept through to completion.

The Associate / Senior Structural Engineer will work closely with clients, architects, contractors and other consultants, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, technically and commercially.

• Managing structural engineering projects through all design stages.
• Producing and reviewing calculations, specifications, reports and drawings.
• Designing in steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and timber.
• Attending client and design team meetings.
• Coordinating with architects and other engineering disciplines.
• Mentoring and supporting junior engineers and technicians.
• Assisting with fee proposals, project resourcing and client relationships.
• Maintaining high technical and quality standards across projects.
• At Associate level, the Associate / Senior Structural Engineer will also contribute to team leadership, business development and the continued growth of their Leicester office.

Required Experience

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered status with the IStructE or ICE, or significant progress towards chartership.
• Strong UK consultancy experience within building structures.
• Good knowledge of Eurocodes and UK design standards.
• Experience delivering structural projects from concept to construction.
• Strong client-facing and communication skills.
• Previous experience mentoring or managing engineers would be advantageous.

Salary & Benefits

• £55,000 - £70,000 salary, dependent on experience.
• Company pension.
• Professional subscription fees.
• Support with professional development and chartership.
• Flexible / hybrid working where appropriate.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities.
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of technically interesting projects.

The Company

Their business is an established engineering consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality structural solutions.

This position would suit an Associate / Senior Structural Engineer looking for greater responsibility, long-term progression and the opportunity to play an important role within a successful Leicester-based consultancy