Senior Structural Engineer - Lead Built Projects with Autonomy

JMS Engineers. Company; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Practical mentorship

Chartership support

Competitive salary

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Norwich is seeking a Civil or Structural Engineer with a degree and 4+ years of UK design experience. The role involves delivering diverse projects, collaborating with clients and architects, and managing your own team. This position offers genuine autonomy and the opportunity to see designs built rather than buried in bureaucracy. Candidates must have strong commercial awareness and practical communication skills.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a Civil or Structural Engineering degree and ideally be working toward Chartership.
• Minimum of 4 years of design experience in the UK, with a focus on multi-material structures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and manage projects autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Deliver designs for varied projects, ensuring they are built as intended.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, and contractors to shape design decisions.
• Lead and manage your own team and project workload.
• Apply technical judgment to quickly solve engineering problems.

Skills

Civil or Structural Engineering degree

4+ years UK design experience

Commercial awareness

Practical communication

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Norwich is seeking a Civil or Structural Engineer with a degree and 4+ years of UK design experience. The role involves delivering diverse projects, collaborating with clients and architects, and managing your own team. This position offers genuine autonomy and the opportunity to see designs built rather than buried in bureaucracy. Candidates must have strong commercial awareness and practical communication skills.