Senior Structural Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established consultancy is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer near York to lead a team in diverse structural projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering, chartered status or aiming for it, and extensive experience in a consultancy environment. Responsibilities include designing structures, client relations, and project leadership. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Chartered fees covered

Wellbeing focus and social activities

Childcare vouchers

Qualifications

• Chartered Structural Engineer or actively working towards Chartership.
• Experience with new-build projects, particularly foundation and retaining wall design.
• Strong knowledge of Eurocodes and relevant technical standards.

Responsibilities

• Designing structures for commercial, industrial, and residential developments.
• Leading projects from inception to delivery.
• Maintaining and managing client relations across sectors.

Skills

Chartered Structural Engineer (MIStructE)

Extensive relevant experience within a UK consultancy setting

Excellent communication (written and verbal)

Proficiency in TEKLA and TEDDS

Excellent working knowledge of all structural materials

Knowledge of construction methods and health and safety protocols

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit software

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Structural Engineer
Ref. No.: CJD090925B
Location: Based near York
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

This is a fantastic opportunity to join my client, a highly-respected, well-established multidisciplinary consultancy, offering bespoke design services for a diverse range of projects across the civil, structural, and geotechnical sectors. My client is on the lookout for a motivated, experienced Senior Structural Engineer, capable of leading a growing team of specialist colleagues in the structural design of commercial, industrial, health, leisure, retail, and residential projects near York, as well as at other locations across the UK.

• A highly-competitive salary
• Enrolment in the company pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement, to include closure over the Christmas period, as well as your Birthday off
• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements
• Chartered Professional fees covered by the company
• A focus on wellbeing, and the opportunity to partake in social activities
• Childcare vouchers and a Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Responsibilities

• Designing a multitude of structures across commercial, industrial, and residential developments
• Leading high-profile projects, from initial inception through to successful delivery
• Forging, maintaining, and managing client relations across the public and private sectors
• Representing the company at design team meetings and site visits

Required skills and experience

• Hold a Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering (or similar, relevant background)
• Be a Chartered Structural Engineer (MIStructE), or actively working at attain Chartership Status
• Extensive relevant experience within a UK consultancy setting
• Experience of working with new-build projects, to include good working knowledge of foundation and retaining wall design
• Excellent working knowledge of all structural materials
• Proficiency in preparing calculation packages and assisting colleagues with this
• Demonstrable competency in the use of TEKLA and TEDDS, as well as AutoCAD
• Extensive experience in the preparation of structural engineering inspection reports for a variety of building types and structures
• Knowledge and understanding of the relevant technical standards, including Eurocodes
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Experience of liaising with a range of stakeholders across the public and private sectors
• Possess a sound knowledge of construction methods, health and safety protocols, legal regulations, etc.
• Hold a full, valid UK driving licence

Desirable skills and experience

• Previous experience in roads and sewer design
• Good working knowledge of Revit software

If you are interested in the role of Senior Structural Engineer, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency, in respect to this vacancy. This is a permanent role.