Senior Structural Engineer

Calibre Search; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Structured professional development

Job summary

Calibre Search Ltd is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join its Newcastle office. The successful candidate will lead the design and delivery of building structures, ensuring compliance with UK standards and working across various sectors including commercial and healthcare.

Candidates should possess an engineering degree, relevant experience in a consultancy, and proficiency in structural analysis software. The role offers competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Relevant engineering degree and a Chartered status, or working towards Chartered status.
• Significant experience within a consultancy environment delivering building structures.
• Strong technical capability coupled with effective project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of building structures across a diverse project portfolio.
• Undertake structural assessments and inspections of new and existing buildings.
• Ensure compliance with current UK design standards and Eurocodes.

Skills

Structural assessment

Design software proficiency

Project management

Client liaison

Technical capability

Education

Engineering degree

Chartered status or working towards

Tools

Structural analysis software

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer – Newcastle

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy with a strong national presence is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join its Newcastle office. The consultancy delivers a comprehensive range of structural engineering services across all major sectors, combining technical excellence with practical, buildable and sustainable design solutions. Its portfolio includes residential, commercial, retail, industrial, education, healthcare and public sector developments, ranging from refurbishment and conservation projects to complex new‑build structures.

The consultancy’s structural engineering capability spans the full project lifecycle, from feasibility studies and conceptual design through to detailed analysis, technical approvals, construction support and long‑term asset appraisal. Working across steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, timber and hybrid structures, its teams are experienced in delivering innovative and cost‑effective solutions that align with architectural intent, programme requirements and commercial objectives. By integrating advanced analysis tools, 3D modelling and collaborative design processes, the consultancy consistently produces efficient, elegant and technically robust structural schemes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of building structures across a diverse project portfolio.
• Undertake structural assessments and inspections of new and existing buildings.
• Prepare and review detailed calculations, drawings, specifications and reports.
• Ensure compliance with current UK design standards and Eurocodes.
• Coordinate closely with architects, civil engineers and other design professionals to ensure fully integrated solutions.

Qualifications

• Relevant engineering degree and a Chartered status, or working towards Chartered status, with a recognised professional institution.
• Significant experience within a consultancy environment delivering building structures.
• Proficiency in relevant structural analysis and design software.
• A full UK driving licence is required.
• Strong technical capability coupled with effective project management skills, including programme and resource coordination, commercial awareness and client liaison.
• Ability to mentor and support junior engineers and contribute to technical development within the team.

Benefits

The consultancy offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, together with structured professional development, support towards chartership and genuine opportunities for career progression within a collaborative and forward‑thinking environment.

For more information about this role, please contact Sam at Calibre Search. Calibre Search promotes equality in the workplace and welcomes applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.