Senior Structural Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm near Wakefield seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to lead teams on diverse projects. The role offers a competitive salary of £40,000 – £45,000, benefits like flexible working, and requires a degree in Civil Engineering. Ideal candidates will have Chartered status or be working towards it and extensive UK consultancy experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Access to pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Flexible, hybrid working arrangements

Childcare vouchers

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Qualifications

• Hold a Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Chartered Structural Engineer status or actively pursuing it.
• Relevant UK-based experience within a consultancy setting.

Responsibilities

• Design structures across various sectors.
• Lead and deliver high-profile projects.
• Manage stakeholder relations within public and private sectors.

Skills

Chartered Structural Engineer (MIStructE) status or actively working towards it

Proficiency in TEKLA

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrable competency in preparing calculation packages

Good understanding of technical standards including Eurocodes

Experience of liaising with various stakeholders

Sound knowledge of construction methods and health and safety protocols

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

TEKLA

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer 2025.pdf

Job Title: Senior Structural Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD090925C

Location: Based near Wakefield

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000

This is an excellent opportunity to join my client, a highly-respected, industry-leading multidisciplinary consultancy, offering expert design services to a number of high-profile projects across the civil, structural, and geotechnical landscapes. My client is on the lookout for an experienced, enthusiastic 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 to Wakefield and further afield.

Benefits for the role of Senior Structural Engineer include (but are not limited to):

• A highly-competitive base salary
• Access to the company pension scheme
• Generous annual leave, to include closure during the Christmas period, as well as your Birthday off
• The possibility of flexible, hybrid working arrangements
• Chartered Professional fees covered by the company
• A focus on wellbeing, with opportunities to partake in a number of social activities with your colleagues
• Childcare vouchers and a Cycle-to-Work scheme

Responsibilities for the role of Senior Structural Engineer include:

• Designing structures across a range of sectors, including commercial, industrial, and residential
• Leading and delivering high-profile projects from initial inception through to successful delivery
• Building, maintaining, and managing stakeholder relations within the public and private sectors
• Representing the company at design team meetings and site visits

Required skills and experience for the role of Senior Structural Engineer include:

• Hold a Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering (or a related field)
• Possess Chartered Structural Engineer (MIStructE) status, or actively working at attain this
• Demonstrable relevant, UK-based experience within a consultancy setting
• Experience of working with new-build projects, including good working knowledge of foundation and retaining wall design.
• Excellent working knowledge of all structural materials and their relevant uses
• Proficiency in preparing calculation packages
• Demonstrable competency in the use of TEKLA, TEDDS, and AutoCAD
• Extensive experience in the preparation of structural engineering inspection reports for a variety of building types/structures
• Good understanding of the relevant technical standards, including Eurocodes
• Excellent verbal and written communication 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 for the role of Senior Structural Engineer include:

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

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.