Senior Structural Engineer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Weybridge; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A design-led structural consultancy in Weybridge is seeking a Chartered Senior Structural Engineer to join their team. The role involves leading structural design for various projects, mentoring junior engineers, and maintaining a hands-on approach to design. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of consultancy experience, proficiency in Tekla and TEDDS, and a passion for creating elegant structures. Salary ranges from £48,000 to £65,000 with hybrid working options and additional benefits.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Company pension

Laptop provided

Hybrid working with Fridays from home

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in consultancy.
• Willing to travel to local sites within 45 mins of the office.
• Genuine interest in mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design on residential refurbishments and new builds.
• Prepare structural calculations ensuring compliance with codes.
• Oversee production of drawings in collaboration with technicians.
• Attend client and design meetings confidently.
• Conduct inspections and site surveys.
• Mentor junior engineers and review their calculations.
• Contribute to project delivery from concept to construction.
• Coordinate with architects to resolve design queries.
• Feed into internal design reviews and improvement initiatives.

Skills

Proficiency in Tekla

Proficiency in TEDDS

Strong design capability

Client-facing communication

Mentorship of junior engineers

Education

Chartered status (IStructE or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

We\'re working with a design-led structural and civil engineering consultancy based in Weybridge, looking to appoint a Chartered Senior Structural Engineer to join their close-knit team.

The consultancy operates more like a design studio than a corporate machine, with around 10 staff, no red tape, and a portfolio spanning bespoke residential, heritage refurbishments, schools, retail and leisure, and occasional mixed-use schemes. Projects typically range up to £5 million, with affiliate involvement in developments up to £60-75 million. This is a standout opportunity for an experienced engineer who values technical integrity, thrives in a hands-on environment, and still enjoys the craft of designing elegant structures.

You\'ll be reporting directly to the directors, taking ownership of technical delivery while mentoring junior staff and contributing to client-facing work.

Senior Structural Engineer — Responsibilities

• Lead structural design on residential refurbishments, extensions, new-builds, and occasional commercial/educational projects (typically £500k-£5m in value).
• Prepare structural calculations using Tekla and TEDDS, ensuring all designs meet current codes and standards.
• Oversee production of drawings in collaboration with in-house technicians or external drafts people; review and redline as needed.
• Attend client and design team meetings, representing the consultancy with confidence and clarity—either solo or alongside a director.
• Visit sites (within 45 mins travel) to carry out inspections, site surveys, or review construction progress.
• Mentor junior engineers, reviewing their calcs, guiding their development, and helping uphold quality across the board.
• Contribute to project delivery, from concept through to construction, including preparing reports, specifications, and liaising with contractors.
• Coordinate with architects and other consultants to resolve design queries and ensure buildability.
• Feed into internal design reviews—bringing technical rigour, fresh ideas, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Senior Structural Engineer — Requirements

• Chartered status (IStructE or equivalent)
• 5+ years\' experience in consultancy
• Proficiency in Tekla and TEDDS
• Strong design and calculation capability
• Confident communicator, client-facing experience essential
• A genuine interest in mentoring junior engineers
• Willing to travel to local sites (within 45 mins of the office)

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £48,000 - £65,000 - Depending on experience
• Annual bonus scheme
• Company pension
• Laptop provided
• Hybrid working with Fridays from home

If you\'re looking to join a technically minded, design-focused consultancy where your voice is heard and your work makes a visible impact, this is well worth a conversation.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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