Senior Structural Engineer – Live Experience & Kinetic Structures

TAIT; South Kirkby; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with employer contributions

Life insurance 4x salary

Medicash health cashback plan

EAP with 24/7 support

Cycle to Work scheme

Income protection / critical illness

Private medical insurance

Paid annual leave 22 days +

UK bank holidays

Job summary

TAIT, a leader in live entertainment engineering, seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to join the Wakefield team. You will own structural analysis and design from concept through delivery, applying strong analytical and problem-solving skills to safe, efficient, and innovative solutions for dynamic structures.

You will collaborate with design studios, project managers and manufacturing teams to ensure projects meet client requirements and standards, guiding junior engineers and engaging with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven track record delivering complex or bespoke structures, ideally in entertainment, temporary works, or similar industries.
• Experience in design-for-manufacture and with moving/dynamic load cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver structural engineering analysis and design across bespoke systems, including structures, machinery, and rigging.
• Perform detailed calculations using hand methods, engineering judgement, and advanced analysis software.
• Translate conceptual designs into robust engineering solutions meeting client, regulatory and internal requirements.
• Collaborate with design studios, project managers, and manufacturing teams to support development and execution.
• Provide clear communication of engineering results, risks and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with UK and international standards and codes.
• Support and guide junior engineers, contributing to knowledge sharing.
• Engage with external engineering partners and third-party consultants as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering tools, processes and TAIT standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Leadership

Independent working

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Structural/Civil Engineering

Tools

RISA-3D

SAP2000

Robot

Job description

TAIT, a leader in live entertainment engineering, seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to join the Wakefield team. You will own structural analysis and design from concept through delivery, applying strong analytical and problem-solving skills to safe, efficient, and innovative solutions for dynamic structures.

You will collaborate with design studios, project managers and manufacturing teams to ensure projects meet client requirements and standards, guiding junior engineers and engaging with