Senior Structural Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing consultancy firm is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer in Northampton or Peterborough. The role involves producing calculations, supporting project designs, and mentoring junior Engineers. The firm offers hybrid work options, a competitive salary, and excellent professional development opportunities. Candidates should possess a BEng/MEng degree and be working towards Chartership. Strong design skills and experience with various software are essential.

Benefits

Promotion from within

Bonus schemes

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver high-quality designs in multiple materials.
• Experience with site investigations and inspections.
• Strong communication skills suitable for team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assist in producing calculations, drawings, and reports.
• Support project design from commencement to completion.
• Offer leadership, mentoring, and motivation to junior Engineers.

Skills

High-quality design ability

Clear communication

Leadership and mentoring

Education

BEng/MEng or equivalent degree

Near Chartership

Tools

AutoCAD

Tekla

REVIT

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer

Northampton OR Peterborough

This is a great opportunity for a competent, Senior Structural Engineer to join a growing, medium sized consultancy in offices in Northampton or Peterborough . Our client has offices in the North and South of the UK and works largely throughout residential, commercial and mixed-use building sectors. They have a great reputation around the UK and work on projects from inception through to completion stage.

For this Senior Structural Engineer role, our client is offering a friendly collaborative place of work, hybrid work options, promotion from within, bonus schemes, flexible work arrangements, a competitive salary and more!

Our client is looking for a Senior Structural Engineer to;

• Assist in producing calculations, drawings, and reports that can readily be checked by another member of staff. Deliver high-quality designs in concrete, steel, masonry, timber, etc., together with soils, foundations and drainage.
• Apply Eurocodes, British Standards, current Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) Regulations, and other design codes/information as appropriate.
• Support Senior Engineers in project design from commencement to completion.
• Produce clear, hand-drawn sketches with annotations, as necessary.
• Undertake thorough site investigations, complete inspections, and identify and resolve any issues as appropriate.
• Manage and co-ordinate CAD Technicians to produce high-quality designs using a wide range of engineering materials.
• Represent the company at design team meetings with clients and other construction professionals.
• Offer leadership, mentoring, encouragement, and motivation to junior Engineers.
• If not already Chartered, work towards your Chartership with the support of your mentor and colleagues in a regular and systematic manner.
• Keep your professional development up to date with IPD/CPD expectations and/or Membership requirements of the IStructE and/or ICE.
• Able to demonstrate clear communication with all members of the design and/or construction team regarding matters of structural safety and keep up to date with information provided byCROSS (Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures, see www.cross-safety.org/uk).
• Demonstrate ability to produce written reports following structural inspections of construction works and building defects with minimal supervision.
• Working experience of various project types in multiple sectors covering new build, refurbishment and conversion

Software Capabilities for this Senior Structural Engineer role:

• AutoCAD, Tekla, and REVIT, Bluebeam
• Basic Microsoft office skills in Word, Excel, powerpoint

Education Requirements:

• BEng/MEng or equivalent degree
• Near Chartership with either the Institution of Structural Engineers or the Institution of Civil Engineers.

Interested? Please get in touch with Mikaela today!