Senior Structural Engineer

Pertemps Tm; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Professional development

Leadership role

Job summary

Pertemps Tm, a Bristol-based independent structural engineering consultancy, seeks a Senior/Principal Structural Engineer. You will lead projects from concept through construction, manage delivery, and nurture client relationships while mentoring juniors.

This role offers leadership on diverse, architecturally led buildings and a clear succession path. The ideal candidate will bring chartered status or progress toward it, strong leadership, and a proactive, collaborative approach to growth.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil, structural or architectural engineering.
• Candidate either chartered or on route to chartered status.
• Experience in design environments related to building structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering projects from concept to construction.
• Manage project delivery.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and architects.
• Provide technical leadership and ensure compliance with Building Regulations, Eurocodes and UK standards.
• Mentor and develop junior staff.
• Contribute to business development and client relationships.

Skills

Structural design

Leadership

Client liaison

Building regulations

Eurocodes

Education

Degree in civil/structural/architectural engineering

Job description

Are you an experienced structural engineer who has experience working with building structures?

We are working with an independent structural engineering consultancy in Bristol which specialises in the design and delivery of contemporary, architecturally led buildings. After much planning and due diligence, this business has begun their search for an engineer at either a senior or principal level who can progress into a place on the senior management team. This role is a key part of the team succession plan.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong and commercially aware engineer who wants to take a leading role in project delivery, client relationships and the development of junior colleagues. Experience across large-scale commercial, industrial, logistics or specialist building projects would be beneficial, but the right attitude, leadership ability and willingness to contribute to a growing team are equally important.

Responsibilities:

• Lead structural engineering projects from concept and feasibility through to construction completion.
• Managing project delivery.
• Liaising with clients, contractors, architects
• Provide technical leadership and ensure compliance with Building Regulations, Eurocodes and UK standards.
• Mentor and develop junior members of staff and support their professional development.
• Contribute to business development, client relationship management and the continued growth of the business.

Required Experience:

• Hold a relevant degree in civil, structural or architectural engineering
• Either chartered or on route to chartered status
• Experience working in a design environment with related to building structures
• A good understanding of building regulations and design codes
• Enjoys engaging with peers and leading processes
• Enjoys building relationships
• A proactive, collaborative approach and a genuine interest in supporting others’ development.

Package

• A salary of £50,000 - £60,000
• Hybrid working with 2 days home and 3 days office
• Professional development support
• The chance to lead varied, technically interesting projects across multiple sectors.
• A contemporary working environment where your contribution will be visible and valued.

This is a strong opportunity for a Principal Structural Engineer who wants more influence, responsibility and variety. You will help shape project outcomes, support clients, develop junior engineers and play an active part in the future growth of a modern Bristol-based consultancy.