Senior Structural Engineer in Bristol

Energy Jobline CVL; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Chartership support

On-site parking

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL in Bristol is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead a diverse portfolio of projects from concept to completion. You will work in a hybrid setup, liaising with clients and architects while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating technical delivery.

The role requires a strong UK consultancy background, proficiency in AutoCAD, and excellent communication. Chartered status is advantageous but not essential, with growth opportunities to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Strong UK structural engineering consultancy experience.
• Proven experience delivering building structures projects.
• Ability to develop structural schemes from initial architectural briefs.
• Proficient with AutoCAD.
• Chartered Engineer status advantageous but not essential.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver structural engineering projects across a varied portfolio.
• Coordinate production of calculations, drawings, specifications and other technical information.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineers and technicians.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Liaise with architects, clients and contractors.

Skills

Project management

Client-facing

Structural analysis

Team coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer

Location: Bristol - Hybrid Working
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000, potentially up to £60,000 DOE

Senior Structural Engineer required to join an established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy within their growing Bristol office.

The successful Senior Structural Engineer will join an experienced Structural Engineering team delivering projects across a wide variety of sectors including healthcare, education, residential, high‑rise, industrial, commercial, sustainability, retail, heritage and marine.

This is a client‑facing role offering responsibility for the delivery of structural engineering projects from concept through to completion. The successful candidate will work closely with the Associate Structural Engineer, taking ownership of projects, coordinating engineers and technicians and helping to maintain high technical and commercial standards across the team.

The role would suit a technically strong Structural Engineer who is comfortable running projects independently and who wants greater responsibility for project delivery, client liaison, resource management and mentoring.

Senior Structural Engineer Salary & Benefits

• £45,000 - £55,000 salary, dependent upon experience
• Potential flexibility up to £60,000 for a particularly strong or professionally qualified candidate
• Hybrid working - typically up to 2 days working from home
• ICE-approved professional development and chartership support
• Additional day's annual leave for your birthday
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days' annual leave
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Funded quarterly office social events
• On-site parking
• Convenient access to the Bristol-Bath cycle path
• Varied project portfolio across multiple sectors and construction materials
• Excellent opportunity to develop into a more senior technical and management position

Senior Structural Engineer Job Overview

• Lead and deliver structural engineering projects across a varied portfolio of building sectors
• Develop innovative, sustainable, efficient, safe and practical structural engineering solutions
• Manage projects from initial concept through detailed design and delivery
• Assist with the day-to-day management of engineers and technicians
• Coordinate the production of calculations, drawings, specifications and other technical information
• Ensure project information is delivered accurately, on time and within budget
• Undertake structural design and analysis across a range of construction materials
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design activities with architects and other members of the design team
• Review structural designs and technical information prior to issue
• Ensure appropriate independent design checking is completed
• Liaise directly with architects, clients, contractors and other consultants
• Attend design team, client and site meetings
• Maintain proactive communication with project stakeholders
• Ensure structural solutions are coordinated with the architectural intent of each project
• Consider Health & Safety throughout the design process and minimise construction risk
• Identify and clearly communicate residual design risks
• Assist with resource allocation and project programming
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineers and technicians
• Maintain high standards of technical documentation and presentation
• Prepare bids and proposals for new projects
• Support the commercial performance of projects and ensure profitable delivery

Senior Structural Engineer Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related discipline
• Strong UK Structural Engineering consultancy experience
• Proven experience delivering building structures projects
• Ability to develop structural schemes from initial architectural briefs
• Strong structural analysis and design capability
• Experience running projects and coordinating project teams
• Good understanding of structural calculations, drawings and specifications
• Experience working with a range of structural materials, ideally including:
  • Reinforced concrete
  • Structural steel
  • Masonry
  • Timber
• Proficient with AutoCAD
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary design coordination
• Experience attending client, design team and site meetings
• Good commercial awareness
• Strong client‑facing and communication skills
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers advantageous
• Chartered Engineer status advantageous but not essential
• Candidates working towards professional qualification will also be considered
• Decisive with strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Structural Engineer who wants to take on greater responsibility within an established consultancy while remaining heavily involved in technical project delivery.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Associate Structural Engineer and act as a senior member of the Bristol team, with responsibility for running projects, coordinating technical delivery and supporting junior staff.

With a varied workload spanning healthcare, education, residential, high‑rise, industrial, commercial, heritage and marine projects, the role offers exposure to a broad range of structural challenges rather than being focused on one particular sector