Senior Structural Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Newtownards; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Varied and interesting projects

Support towards chartership

Collaborative consultancy environment

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is representing a Bangor-based structural engineering consultancy in North Wales seeking a Senior Structural Engineer. You will lead design and analysis across domestic and small-to-medium commercial projects, producing calculations, drawings and reports while managing projects from concept to construction.

You will mentor junior engineers, liaise with architects and clients, and contribute to technical development within the team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered or working towards chartership (ICE or IStructE).
• Strong experience in residential structural engineering.
• Confident producing calculations and technical reports.
• Familiarity with materials including steel, timber, masonry and reinforced concrete.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design and analysis across residential and commercial projects.
• Produce structural calculations, drawings, and reports.
• Manage projects from concept through to construction.
• Liaise with architects, contractors, and clients.
• Conduct site visits and provide practical engineering solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical development within the team.

Skills

Residential structural engineering

Calculations & reports

Client relationship management

Materials knowledge (steel, timber, RC

Strong communication

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered or working towards chartership (ICE or IStructE)

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer - Bangor (North Wales)

Join a growing consultancy shaping homes and bespoke developments across the region

Our client is a friendly, forward-thinking structural engineering consultancy based in Bangor, North Wales, and they are looking for an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join the team. If you enjoy working closely with clients, solving real-world design challenges, and seeing your ideas come to life on site, this role offers the chance to take ownership of diverse and rewarding projects.

The Role

As a Senior Structural Engineer, you'll lead and deliver a wide range of projects including domestic alterations, home extensions, and bespoke commercial developments. You will play a key role in technical design, client relationships, and mentoring junior engineers within the practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead structural design and analysis across residential and commercial projects
• Produce structural calculations, drawings, and reports
• Manage projects from concept through to construction
• Liaise with architects, contractors, and clients
• Conduct site visits and provide practical engineering solutions
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical development within the team

Project Types

• Domestic alterations and structural modifications
• Residential extensions and refurbishments
• New-build homes and bespoke residential schemes
• Small-to-medium commercial and mixed-use developments

About You

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Chartered or working towards chartership (ICE or IStructE)
• Strong experience in residential structural engineering
• Confident producing calculations and technical reports
• Familiarity with common materials including steel, timber, masonry, and reinforced concrete
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage client relationships

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Flexible working options
• Opportunity to work on varied and interesting projects
• Support towards chartership and professional development
• A supportive, collaborative consultancy environment

Location

This role is based in Bangor, North Wales, with projects across North Wales and surrounding areas.