Senior Structural Engineer - Chorley and Shrewsbury, 55k - 65k

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is looking for a Senior Structural Engineer based in Preston. The role involves managing projects, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring quality in structural design for residential and commercial buildings. Candidates should possess a minimum of three years' experience, strong expertise in relevant design software, and be focused on achieving Chartered Status.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ experience in structural design including steelwork, reinforced concrete, and masonry.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Masterseries, and TEDDS.
• Understanding of project management principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage a number of projects and clients simultaneously.
• Mentor less experienced team members.
• Ensure compliance with construction drawings during site visits.

Skills

Structural design

Project management

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Tools

AutoCAD

Masterseries

TEDDS

STAAD.Pro

SCIA

Revit

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Senior Structural Engineer - Chorley and Shrewsbury, 55k - 65k, preston, lancashire

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Client:

Mayflower Recruitment Ltd

Location:

preston, lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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Job Description:

We are looking for experienced Structural Project Engineers for a growing Engineering Consultancy – based near Chorley or Shrewsbury.

Ideally the candidate would have a minimum of three years’ UK experience of Structural design within residential and commercial buildings.

About the position

Each engineer has a number of projects and clients to manage at any one time, with a requirement to meet the needs and demands of our clients and business goals. Candidates must be able to demonstrate good fundamental knowledge and understanding within the application and principles of structural engineering design. Quality deliverables and client satisfaction are at the forefront of our everyday responsibilities as individuals to ensure conformance to our accredited processes and procedures as recognised within the industry. You will be expected to support our Principal engineers and Directors across the group.

The role will involve mentoring less experienced members of the team to develop their skills and your own skills. There is an opportunity based at Chorley and at our Shrewsbury office, however each office works closely together assisting on projects where required.

About the candidate we are seeking

You must be self-motivated, driven by a challenge whilst continually developing new skills and sharing experience with the team.

Essential Experience required

• Minimum three years’ experience within Structural design including steelwork, reinforced concrete and masonry construction to Euro Code standard
• Proficient use of AutoCAD, Masterseries and TEDDS design software
• Producing detailed structural calculations and sketches
• Preparation of construction drawings and specifications
• Commercial awareness of costing, budgets and quotations
• Site visits to verify construction complies with construction drawings
• Understanding of STAAD.Pro, SCIA and Revit
• Project management and leadership skills
• Willing to work towards or nearing Chartered Status

Mayflower is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy