Senior Structural Engineer - Energy

ZipRecruiter; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering services firm seeks a Senior Structural Engineer for high-impact energy projects. This role involves overseeing structural design, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Join a culture that values innovation and provides opportunities for professional development with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Collaborative and innovative culture

Clear pathway for professional development

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer or on track for imminent chartership.
• Strong command of structural analysis and materials selection.
• Hands-on knowledge of construction practices and site operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design ensuring compliance and quality.
• Act as primary structural engineering contact for clients.
• Produce and review detailed technical designs and reports.

Skills

Structural analysis

Construction practices

Communication

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Job description

Job Description

Senior Structural Engineer – Energy Sector

Location: Newcastle | Hybrid or Remote | Salary: Up to £50,000 (Dependent on experience)

My client is seeking a highly capable Senior Structural Engineer to join their team and lead the delivery of technically excellent, compliant, and efficient structural designs across a variety of high-impact energy projects. This role involves working on a multimillion-pound framework, ensuring work for the next 10 years. The projects include detailed design of substations and converter stations within the grid/SSE framework, HVDC projects, and large portal frame buildings on energy sites.

They are a leading global engineering services firm, respected for multidisciplinary expertise, commitment to sustainability, and innovative design. This is a senior-level role working alongside the Principal Structural Engineer.

Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of critical aspects of structural design, ensuring quality, compliance, and alignment with client and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and coordinate structural design within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring seamless integration with other engineering disciplines.
• Act as the primary structural engineering contact for clients on project matters.
• Support the Principal/Lead Structural Engineer in managing design budgets, tracking team performance, and contributing to contractual and financial project management.
• Produce and review detailed technical designs, specifications, and reports adhering to quality standards.
• Apply knowledge of material behaviour, construction techniques, and standards to develop practical, sustainable, and innovative solutions.
• Prepare design presentations, feasibility studies, and conceptual drawings to communicate ideas effectively.

Requirements:

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or on track for imminent chartership.
• Strong command of structural analysis, using both traditional calculations and software, with awareness of limitations.
• Excellent understanding of structural materials and selection based on design needs.
• Hands-on knowledge of construction practices, temporary works, sequencing, and site operations, ideally with site experience.
• Proficiency in interpreting codes of practice, standards, and regulations.
• Effective communicator and presenter, capable of conveying technical ideas through reports, sketches, and visual media.

Why join?

• A collaborative and innovative culture valuing your input.
• Clear pathway for professional development and leadership.
• Exciting projects across various scales.
• Competitive salary and benefits tailored to your experience.

If interested, apply now or contact me at (phone number removed).