Senior Structural Engineer - Heritage

Access Talent Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK engineering practice is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer with strong heritage and conservation experience. You will undertake structural design for significant refurbishment projects and collaborate within a forward-thinking team. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of UK experience and is chartered or close to obtaining accreditation. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible working, and comprehensive benefits including support for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary annual bonus

Flexible working policy

28 days annual leave + public holidays

Home office setup allowance

Wellbeing support

Annual bicycle maintenance contribution

Company mobile phone

Social and team events

Pension scheme support

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years' experience in structural engineering in the UK.
• Demonstrated experience in refurbishment and adaptive reuse projects.
• Interest in gaining CARE accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Undertake structural design calculations for heritage projects.
• Assist in delivering detailed design packages and technical reports.
• Attend site inspections and collaborate with senior staff.

Skills

UK structural engineering experience

Heritage project experience

Knowledge of structural materials

Excellent communication skills

Education

Chartered or near-chartered status with IStructE or MICE

Job description

Overview

Our client is a highly-respected UK engineering practice seeking a Senior Structural Engineer with strong heritage and conservation experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on nationally significant refurbishment and adaptive re-use projects within a collaborative, forward-thinking team.

Role Responsibilities

• Undertake structural design calculations for heritage and conservation projects
• Assist in delivering detailed design packages and technical reports
• Attend site inspections and design team meetings
• Collaborate with senior staff and provide mentorship to junior engineers
• Progress to running your own projects with full team support

Key Requirements

• Minimum 6 years\' UK structural engineering experience
• Demonstrated experience in heritage, refurbishment, and adaptive reuse projects
• Strong knowledge of all structural materials (steel, masonry, concrete, timber)
• Chartered or near-chartered with IStructE or MICE
• Interest in gaining CARE accreditation (support available)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What’s On Offer

• Competitive market salary + discretionary annual bonus
• Flexible working policy, including 9-day fortnight
• 28 days annual leave + public holidays
• Support for chartership and CARE accreditation
• £250 home office setup allowance
• Wellbeing support, including access to life coaching
• £100 annual bicycle maintenance contribution
• Company mobile phone + social and team events
• Annual company retreat
• Pension scheme and professional membership support

Ready to take the next step in your heritage career? Contact me today to discuss.