Senior Structural Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary consultancy near Wakefield is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead a team in designing commercial, industrial, and residential projects. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering, ideally hold Chartered status, and possess experience in UK-based consultancy. The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and various benefits including annual leave and pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Company pension scheme

Chartered fees covered

Wellbeing focus with social activities

Childcare vouchers

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards it.
• Experience with new-build projects.

Responsibilities

• Design structures across sectors including commercial and residential.
• Lead high-profile projects from inception to delivery.
• Manage stakeholder relations within public and private sectors.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency in preparing calculation packages

UK-based consultancy experience

Competency in TEKLA

Knowledge of foundation and retaining wall design

Sound knowledge of construction methods

Education

Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering

Chartered Structural Engineer (MIStructE) status

Tools

AutoCAD

TEDDS

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Structural Engineer
Location: Based near Wakefield
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

This is an opportunity to join a highly-respected, industry-leading multidisciplinary consultancy offering expert design services to high-profile projects across civil, structural, and geotechnical landscapes. The Senior Structural Engineer will lead a growing team of specialist colleagues in the structural design of commercial, industrial, health, leisure, retail, and residential projects near Wakefield and beyond.

Benefits

• A highly-competitive base salary
• Access to the company pension scheme
• Generous annual leave, with closure during the Christmas period, and your Birthday off
• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements
• Chartered Professional fees covered by the company
• Wellbeing focus with social activities
• Childcare vouchers and a Cycle-to-Work scheme

Responsibilities

• Design structures across sectors including commercial, industrial, and residential
• Lead and deliver high-profile projects from inception to delivery
• Build, maintain, and manage stakeholder relations within the public and private sectors
• Represent the company at design team meetings and site visits

Required skills and experience

• Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering (or related field)
• Chartered Structural Engineer (MIStructE) status, or actively working towards it
• UK-based consultancy experience
• Experience with new-build projects; knowledge of foundation and retaining wall design
• Excellent working knowledge of structural materials and their uses
• Proficiency in preparing calculation packages
• Competency in TEKLA, TEDDS, and AutoCAD
• Experience in preparing structural engineering inspection reports for various building types/structures
• Good understanding of Eurocodes and relevant technical standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience liaising with stakeholders across public and private sectors
• Sound knowledge of construction methods, health and safety, and regulatory requirements
• Full, valid UK driving licence

Desirable skills and experience

• Experience in roads and sewer design
• Knowledge of Revit

Application

If you are interested in the role of Senior Structural Engineer, please contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. See our website for other roles. Penguin Recruitment operates as a recruitment agency for this vacancy. This is a permanent role.