Senior Structural Engineer - Hybrid Leadership & Mentoring

A1 Personnel Employment Agency Ltd; Ouzlewell Green; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Hybrid working arrangement

Private healthcare

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension contribution

Job summary

A1 Personnel Employment Agency Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer in Leeds. The role focuses on delivering high-quality structural designs across steel, concrete, timber and masonry, while mentoring junior engineers and managing client relationships.

Hybrid and flexible working is available. The ideal candidate will have UK experience, strong technical skills, and a track record in delivering both new-build and refurbishment projects.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in civil or structural engineering is required or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and structural design.
• Experience designing steel, reinforced concrete, timber and masonry structures to BS/Eurocodes.
• Proficiency with structural design software and ability to interpret its capabilities and limits.
• Experience delivering both new-build and refurbishment projects.
• Strong detailing skills and knowledge of buildability.
• Experience supervising and mentoring junior engineers.
• Good knowledge of CDM regulations and designer responsibilities.
• Ability to develop engineering solutions to meet client requirements.
• Familiarity with ISO 19650 and information management processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate structural engineering projects, delivering high-quality technical designs.
• Prepare calculations, sketches, specifications, technical reports and design documentation.
• Review and approve designs, drawings, calculations and reports per quality procedures.
• Manage feasibility studies, structural surveys and technical investigations with clear findings.
• Oversee delivery, budgets and financial control of small to medium projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, authorities, contractors and team members.
• Supervise and mentor graduate and intermediate engineers.
• Contribute to bids, proposals, and business development targets.
• Plan site investigations and coordinate quotations and subcontractors.
• Attend design and site meetings and ensure actions are delivered.
• Undertake site inspections and advise on remedial actions.
• Develop and coordinate design information per briefs and deliverables.
• Prepare and manage TIDPs and resource allocation.
• Ensure project information complies with standards and management requirements.
• Identify, communicate and manage technical and information-related risks.
• Promote best practice and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Engineering principles

Structural design

Project delivery

Leadership

Client relationships

Education

HNC/HND in civil/structural engineering

Degree in civil/structural engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status

ICE/IStructE membership

Tools

SCIA

Tekla Building Designer

Job description

A1 Personnel Employment Agency Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer in Leeds. The role focuses on delivering high-quality structural designs across steel, concrete, timber and masonry, while mentoring junior engineers and managing client relationships.

Hybrid and flexible working is available. The ideal candidate will have UK experience, strong technical skills, and a track record in delivering both new-build and refurbishment projects.