Senior Structural Engineer

JAM Structural Design; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Sheffield is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join their collaborative team. The role involves leading diverse projects, ensuring high-quality engineering solutions, and contributing to the growth of the practice. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 4 years of experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for sustainability.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Pension contributions

28 days of annual leave

Professional institution membership fees paid

Support with training

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years practice experience.
• Proficient using engineering software and Microsoft Office Applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of a variety of projects from design to construction.
• Work closely with Directors to shape the future of the practice.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Teamwork

Sustainability

Tools

2D CAD

Tekla

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Senior Structural Engineer

Location: Sheffield

Salary: £38,854 - £46,500 depending on experience

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Closing Date: Monday 9th June 2025

We're on the lookout for a brilliant and enthusiastic project engineer who's ready to take the next big step in their career and join our growing team in Sheffield.

We're a friendly, collaborative bunch who believe that great work comes from trust, support, and a shared love for good design. We're looking for someone who brings solid experience, enjoys solving complex challenges, and takes real satisfaction in delivering high-quality, thoughtful engineering solutions.

About the role:

As a Senior Structural Engineer, you'll lead the delivery of a wide variety of projects - from full house transformations and low-energy retrofits to one-off homes and small commercial schemes. You'll be involved from the earliest sketches right through to seeing things built on site. It's hands-on, creative work that makes a real difference.

You'll also play a key role in shaping the future of our practice. We're still a small team, and you'll work closely with the Directors to help steer our direction and grow the business in a way we can all be proud of.

About you:

Essential:

• A minimum of 4 years practice experience
• An interest in sustainability and respect for the environment
• Excellent communication skills and the desire to build good relationships with clients, consultants and team members
• Evidence of designing elegant, efficient and cost effective structures
• Ability to meet deadlines and milestones with great time management
• A dedicated team player able to manage multiple projects and the work of others
• Proficient using engineering software and Microsoft Office Applications (or similar) Ability to quickly learn new software
• Good sketching and model making skills and able to communicate technical details.
• A full driving licence

Desirable:

• Previous experience at a small to medium-sized practice
• Knowledge of designing structures for projects aiming for the Passivhaus standard
• Experience leading structural projects at all work stages
• Good sketching skills and able to communicate technical details
• Experience of producing technical drawings using 2D CAD software
• Experience of using Tekla software including Tedds and Structural Designer

Why join us

• A competitive salary of £36,324 - £46,500 depending on experience
• Flexible working hours
• Pension contributions in line with the statutory minimum requirements
• 28 days of annual leave including bank holidays rising to a maximum of 32 days as a result of long service
• Up to 2 weeks' company sick pay
• Christmas shut down
• Professional institution membership fees paid
• Support with training to meet your personal and professional development goals

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

JAM Structural Design Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer.

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Candidates with experience of; Structural Engineer, Design Engineer, Project Engineer, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineer, Construction Project Manager, Qualified Structural Engineer, Civil Engineering will also be considered for this role.