Senior Structural Engineer — Hybrid, Multi-Sector Projects

Calibre Search; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Calibre Search seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to lead structural design across diverse projects in London and beyond. You will own delivery, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive technically sound, sustainable solutions.

The role offers hybrid working in a dynamic, international consultancy environment with opportunities to take on client-facing responsibilities and develop leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Chartered status with IStructE, ICE or an international equivalent.
• Professional experience working as a Structural Engineer within a consultancy or similar engineering environment.
• Strong experience in structural design using steel, concrete and/or timber.
• A sound understanding of building construction and structural engineering principles.
• Experience working on complex or technically challenging projects.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain engineering principles clearly to clients and other project stakeholders.
• The confidence to take ownership of your work and project responsibilities.
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior engineers and technicians.
• A collaborative approach and an interest in multidisciplinary working.
• A genuine curiosity about engineering and a desire to find better, more efficient solutions.
• An interest in sustainable engineering and reducing the environmental impact of projects.

Responsibilities

• Taking responsibility for the delivery of structural engineering design on projects appropriate to your experience.
• Developing structural concepts and practical design solutions across a range of materials and building types.
• Applying sound engineering judgement to solve complex technical problems.
• Designing structures using steel, concrete and/or timber.
• Liaising with clients, architects, contractors and other members of the design team.
• Taking ownership of your work and contributing to successful project delivery.
• Supporting, mentoring and developing less experienced engineers and technicians.
• Contributing to innovative, efficient and sustainable structural design solutions.
• Considering opportunities to reduce embodied carbon and make better use of existing assets.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the UK and, where appropriate, international teams.
• Supporting the continued development and growth of the wider structural engineering capability.

Skills

Structural design

Client liaison

Education

Chartered status with IStructE/ICE

Job description

Calibre Search seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to lead structural design across diverse projects in London and beyond. You will own delivery, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive technically sound, sustainable solutions.

The role offers hybrid working in a dynamic, international consultancy environment with opportunities to take on client-facing responsibilities and develop leadership skills.