Senior Structural Engineer – Construction & Temporary Works

Thornton Tomasetti; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Thornton Tomasetti is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer for its Construction Engineering Practice in the UK. The role covers complex design, temporary works, erection engineering, construction sequencing, and steel connection design across high-rise towers, stadiums, and cultural facilities.

You will deepen technical expertise, broaden project responsibilities, and interact with clients while gaining exposure to project management and fee structures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of structural engineering experience with exposure to construction engineering and/or steel connection design.
• Proficiency with SAP2000, ETABS, RAM, RISA-3D, Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks.
• Effective communication with a proactive approach to workload, mentoring, and skill development.
• Initiative to deepen technical and project delivery fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural engineering tasks for construction engineering projects, including temporary works systems and steel connection design of increasing complexity.
• Evaluate load paths in both permanent and temporary conditions, including partially erected structures and non-standard configurations.
• Develop and refine construction engineering documents in a BIM environment, solving non-routine challenges and ensuring quality through thoughtful self-review.
• Collaborate proactively with contractors, fabricators, and design teams to develop practical, constructible solutions for complex structures and challenging erection conditions.
• Expand your project exposure by observing client interactions, gaining insight into scopes, services, and fee structures, and building a strong professional network within TT and across the industry.

Skills

Communication

Mentoring

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAP2000

ETABS

RAM

RISA-3D

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

Thornton Tomasetti is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer for its Construction Engineering Practice in the UK. The role covers complex design, temporary works, erection engineering, construction sequencing, and steel connection design across high-rise towers, stadiums, and cultural facilities.

You will deepen technical expertise, broaden project responsibilities, and interact with clients while gaining exposure to project management and fee structures.