Senior Structural Engineer: Design Lead & BIM

Alexander Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Associates is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to deliver high-quality structural designs across commercial, industrial, logistics, residential and data-driven projects in London/UK. You will take ownership of design packages, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and drive technical excellence throughout the project lifecycle.

This role requires Chartered status or progress towards it, strong consultancy experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D and drainage modelling

Qualifications

• Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering
• Strong consultancy experience delivering structural design projects
• Proficiency in structural design software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, drainage modelling tools)
• Solid understanding of UK design standards, Eurocodes and Building Regulations
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and engineering judgement
• Experience across commercial, industrial, logistics or data-centre sectors
• Chartered or working towards Chartered status (CEng MIStructE or CEng MICE)
• Understanding of BIM tools and workflows
• Experience in Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy Reports
• Industrial and Commercial building sector experience

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed structural designs, calculations and specifications across steel, concrete, masonry and timber
• Develop structural solutions from concept through detailed design and construction
• Coordinate with architects, civil engineers and contractors to ensure seamless project delivery
• Review drawings and models for accuracy, buildability and compliance with standards
• Attend design reviews and provide clear technical input throughout the project lifecycle
• Support site inspections and resolve technical queries during construction
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of design processes

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Engineering judgement

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Drainage modelling tools

Job description

Alexander Associates is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to deliver high-quality structural designs across commercial, industrial, logistics, residential and data-driven projects in London/UK. You will take ownership of design packages, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and drive technical excellence throughout the project lifecycle.

This role requires Chartered status or progress towards it, strong consultancy experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D and drainage modelling