Senior Structural Engineer

Vertical Recruitment Limited; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing consultancy in Nottingham is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer. You will lead structural projects, manage client relationships, and mentor junior engineers. The role offers a competitive salary up to £50,000, flexible working options, and a supportive team culture focused on professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working options

Up to 25 days annual leave

Workplace pension scheme

Annual bonus scheme

Free gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience working as a Structural Engineer in the UK.
• Experience with structural inspections and producing technical reports.
• UK driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of structural engineering projects from feasibility through to construction.
• Manage client relationships on allocated projects.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers and technicians.

Skills

Structural engineering work experience

3D structural analysis and design software

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Structural Engineering (BEng / MEng)

Chartered (MIStructE) status or working towards

Tools

AutoCAD

Tekla Structural Designer

TEDDS

Job description

Overview

Senior Structural Engineer – Nottingham | £42,000 - £50,000 + Hybrid + Flexible Working Hours + Bonus + Christmas Shutdown

We are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join a growing consultancy in Nottingham. This is an excellent opportunity to take a leading role in a supportive, close-knit team delivering a diverse portfolio of projects across public realm, highways, active travel, residential, commercial, education, and high-tech industrial developments.

The Role

• Lead the delivery of structural engineering projects from feasibility through to construction.
• Manage client relationships, acting as the main point of contact on allocated projects.
• Supervise, mentor, and review the work of junior engineers and technicians.
• Prepare and check structural calculations, design packages, and specifications.
• Carry out inspections and prepare technical reports.
• Coordinate design input across multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
• Attend and lead site visits, design meetings, and project reviews.
• Contribute to technical discussions in the office, sharing knowledge and promoting best practice.
• Support Directors and Associates in developing new business opportunities and maintaining high professional standards.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Structural Engineering (BEng / MEng).
• 5+ years' experience working as a Structural Engineer in the UK.
• Chartered (MIStructE) or working towards Chartered status.
• Strong capability with 3D structural analysis and design software (e.g. Tekla Structural Designer, TEDDS).
• AutoCAD skills (Revit beneficial but not essential).
• Broad knowledge of structural design in steel, concrete, timber, and masonry.
• Experience with structural inspections and producing technical reports.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills.
• UK driving licence preferred.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary with clear opportunities for progression.
• Up to 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off + office closed over Christmas (typically two weeks, not taken from holiday allowance).
• Flexible working options following probation.
• Workplace pension scheme (5% employee contribution / 3% employer contribution, reviewed annually).
• Regular CPD sessions tailored to your role and requirements.
• Annual bonus scheme linked to company performance.
• Free gym membership.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Culture & Development

You'll be joining a small, growing consultancy where engineers are given genuine responsibility and the chance to make an impact. With direct access to senior staff and a collaborative team culture, you'll be supported in your professional development and encouraged to contribute to the future growth of the business