Senior Structural Engineer

The Engineer UK; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Sheffield seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to lead diverse projects and collaborate closely with the management team. Ideal candidates will have at least 4 years of experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for sustainable design.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Pension contributions

28 days annual leave

Professional institution membership fees paid

Support with training

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years practice experience.
• Evidence of designing elegant, efficient structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of various projects from sketches to site.
• Work closely with Directors to grow the business.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Team Player

Tools

2D CAD Software

Tekla Software

Job description

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About The Job

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.

Essential

About you:

• 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
  
  

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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.

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