Senior Structural Engineer – Suffolk

Aztrum; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Annual performance-related bonus

Job summary

AZTRUM in Suffolk is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead design across steel, concrete, timber and masonry. You will manage projects from enquiry to delivery, produce calculations and reports, and liaise with clients and project partners.

You will mentor junior engineers, contribute to quality and business development, and help drive the consultancy's growth. The role offers a varied workload across residential, commercial, industrial and offshore sectors, with opportunities for career

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 3–5 years' experience in civil/structural consultancy.
• Chartered or Incorporated status with ICE/IStructE, or working toward.
• Experience designing steel, reinforced concrete, timber and masonry structures.
• Ability to produce structural calculations, reports and documentation.
• Strong communication and client management skills.
• Full UK driving licence and vehicle access.
• Experience in roads, drainage, offshore, marine or energy sectors is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Undertake structural analysis and design across steel, reinforced concrete, timber and masonry structures.
• Prepare structural calculations, technical reports and specifications.
• Carry out structural inspections, condition surveys and provide recommendations for remedial works.
• Manage projects from initial client enquiry and fee proposals through to completion.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, architects and other project stakeholders.
• Take ownership of projects and ensure work is delivered to a high technical standard.
• Support and mentor junior engineers within the team.
• Contribute to business development, quality management and the ongoing development of the consultancy.

Skills

Structural design experience

Structural calculations

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Independent working

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer – Suffolk

Are you an experienced Structural Engineer looking for your next career move within a growing consultancy where you can take on greater responsibility and progress your career?

An independent civil and structural engineering consultancy based in Suffolk is looking to recruit a Senior Structural Engineer to join its expanding team.

Working across residential, commercial, industrial, infrastructure, offshore and energy sectors, the consultancy offers a varied workload, from domestic alterations and commercial developments through to specialist engineering projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a close-knit team, working directly alongside the Directors and Principal Engineers, with the chance to play an important role in project delivery and the future growth of the business.

The Role

• Undertake structural analysis and design across steel, reinforced concrete, timber and masonry structures.
• Prepare structural calculations, technical reports and specifications.
• Carry out structural inspections, condition surveys and provide recommendations for remedial works.
• Manage projects from initial client enquiry and fee proposals through to completion.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, architects and other project stakeholders.
• Take ownership of projects and ensure work is delivered to a high technical standard.
• Support and mentor junior engineers within the team.
• Contribute to business development, quality management and the ongoing development of the consultancy.

About You

• Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Ideally 3–5 years' experience within a civil or structural engineering consultancy.
• Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status with ICE or IStructE, or working towards professional qualification.
• Strong experience designing structures using steel, reinforced concrete, timber and masonry.
• Confident producing structural calculations, reports and technical documentation.
• Good communication skills with the ability to manage client relationships and project workloads.
• Able to work independently, take ownership of projects and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Experience in roads and drainage design, offshore, marine or energy sector projects would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Company pension scheme.
• Annual performance-related bonus.
• Reimbursement of work-related travel expenses.
• Genuine career progression opportunities, with the potential to progress to Associate and Director level.
• Long-term opportunities for partnership and business ownership for the right individual.