Senior Structural Engineer in City

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Wales; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to handle diverse projects and provide technical guidance. The role focuses on project management and client relationships, offering a competitive salary and benefits including private medical cover and a flexible holiday scheme. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Structural Engineering and significant consultancy experience.

Benefits

Salary up to £55,000

Annual discretionary bonus scheme

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Private medical cover

Competitive pension contributions

Annual ShareSave scheme participation

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a consultancy environment.
• Up-to-date knowledge of technical standards.
• Strong project management skills with a proven track record.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of structural designs.
• Manage projects from feasibility to completion.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance.
• Monitor budgets and resources to deliver on time.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Client-facing skills

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Degree in Structural Engineering (MEng or equivalent)

Job description

Are you ready to take the next step in your career with one of the UK's leading multidisciplinary consultancies? This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Structural Engineer to join a business that combines technical excellence with a genuine commitment to employee wellbeing and professional growth.

You'll be working on a diverse portfolio of projects, from insurance and reinstatement works to large national frameworks, all within a client-facing role that offers variety, autonomy, and progression.

This consultancy is recognised as one of the UK's top 25 employers for senior leadership, holding Platinum Investors in People accreditation and an impressive 93% Glassdoor recommendation rate. If you're looking for a role that blends technical challenge with career development and long-term stability, this is it.

Why Join? Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to 55,000 (higher for Chartered Engineers)

• Annual discretionary bonus scheme

• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

• Flexible holiday scheme - buy up to 5 extra days or carry over unused leave

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

• Private medical cover, health cover, life assurance (3x salary) & core critical illness cover

• Competitive pension contributions

• Annual ShareSave scheme participation

• Access to YuLife including 24/7 virtual GP, employee wellbeing tools & EAP

The Role - Job Overview

• Lead the delivery of structural designs using both advanced software and hand calculations

• Manage projects from feasibility to completion, including site inspections, reporting, and client liaison

• Collaborate with contractors, design teams, and stakeholders to ensure project success

• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across the team

• Ensure compliance with CDM 2015, planning approvals, and listed building regulations

• Monitor budgets, resources, and contractor performance to deliver on time and within scope

• Support business development by building strong client relationships and promoting the consultancy's services

About You - Job Requirements

• Degree qualified in Structural Engineering (MEng or equivalent)

• Significant experience in a consultancy environment, ideally across insurance, surveying, architecture, or planning projects

• Up-to-date knowledge of technical standards, industry legislation, and best practice

• Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering complex schemes on time and budget

• Excellent analytical, numerical, and IT skills

• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to think methodically and commercially

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in client-facing roles

This role offers more than just a job, it's a career move into a supportive, forward-thinking consultancy where you'll be valued, challenged, and rewarded.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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