Senior Structural Engineer - Lead Projects (Hybrid)

calfordseaden; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual leave trade

Qualifications sponsorship

Employee assistance program

Referral bonus

Job summary

calfordseaden is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead projects from concept to completion, mentor junior engineers, manage client relationships, and deliver innovative structural designs that shape the built environment. This hybrid role is based in Orpington or London and offers a clear path to Chartered status.

You’ll oversee technical calculations, design models, reports, site inspections, and project programmes, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams while maintaining high

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Structural or Civil Engineering (BEng, BEng (Hons), BSc or equivalent).
• Progressing towards or already holding Chartered Engineer status.
• Full UK driving licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Preparing technical calculations and design models; collating output for Building Control submission.
• Overseeing preparation and issue of technical design calculations, drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Preparation of risk assessments.
• Liaising with design team and clients; attending and leading project meetings.
• Producing reports aligned to RIBA design stages.
• Reviewing third-party design information.
• Conducting site inspections and producing related reports.
• Mentoring and supporting junior engineers.

Skills

Structural engineering

Project leadership

Client liaison

Mentoring

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Structural or Civil Engineering degree

Tools

TEDDS

Tekla Structural Designer

Job description

calfordseaden is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead projects from concept to completion, mentor junior engineers, manage client relationships, and deliver innovative structural designs that shape the built environment. This hybrid role is based in Orpington or London and offers a clear path to Chartered status.

You’ll oversee technical calculations, design models, reports, site inspections, and project programmes, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams while maintaining high