Senior Structures Engineer

Carrington West; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is recruiting a Senior Structural Engineer on a contract basis in London, offering hybrid working. You will work on building safety projects across the UK, focusing on HRBs, structural investigations and reporting.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in structural engineering, Chartered or progressing to Chartership, and strong knowledge of Eurocodes and UK Regulations. The role involves site visits, desk studies and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Structural Engineering experience in a consultancy environment.
• Chartered or actively working towards Chartership with IStructE or ICE.
• Strong knowledge of HRBs and building safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Undertake structural assessments and investigations of existing buildings, with a focus on HRBs.
• Assess structural robustness and progressive collapse risks per standards and Building Regulations.
• Produce desk studies, structural assessment reports and technical recommendations.
• Carry out site inspections to assess condition, identify defects and remedial needs.
• Review existing designs and construction methods to evaluate integrity.
• Undertake structural calculations and detailed design where required.
• Prepare technical reports, specs and schedules to support building safety assessments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver compliant solutions.

Skills

Structural engineering

HRBs knowledge

Progressive collapse

Structural inspections

Desk studies

Site reports

Structural calculations

Education

Chartered or working towards Chartership (IStructE or ICE)

Tools

Eurocodes

British Standards

UK Building Regulations

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer - Contract

Location: London (Hybrid Working)

Rate: £45-£50 per hour

IR35 Status: Outside IR35

Job Type: Contract

Are you an experienced Senior Structural Engineer with a strong understanding of Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs), structural robustness and progressive collapse principles?

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Structural Engineer to join an established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy, supporting a range of structural engineering and building safety projects across the UK.

This opportunity will suit an experienced Structural Engineer with a strong background in building structures, structural assessments and the evaluation of existing buildings, particularly high-rise residential developments.

The role will focus primarily on building safety, including structural investigations, desk studies, site inspections and technical reporting to assess the structural integrity and robustness of Higher-Risk Buildings.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake structural assessments and investigations of existing buildings, with a particular focus on Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs).
• Assess structural robustness and progressive collapse risks in accordance with relevant design standards and Building Regulations.
• Produce detailed desk studies, structural assessment reports and technical recommendations.
• Carry out site inspections to assess structural condition, identify defects and recommend appropriate remedial measures.
• Review existing structural designs, construction methods and building information to evaluate structural integrity.
• Undertake structural calculations, analysis and detailed design where required.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications and schedules to support building safety assessments.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver technically sound and compliant solutions.

About You

• Minimum 10 years' experience in Structural Engineering, ideally within a consultancy environment.
• Chartered or working towards Chartership with IStructE or ICE.
• Strong understanding of Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs) and associated building safety requirements.
• Good knowledge of structural robustness, disproportionate collapse and progressive collapse principles.
• Experience assessing high-rise buildings and understanding different construction methods and structural systems.
• Experience undertaking structural inspections, condition surveys and defect assessments.
• Strong working knowledge of Eurocodes, British Standards and UK Building Regulations.
• Experience producing detailed structural calculations, technical reports, specifications and recommendations.
• Broad experience working with different structural materials, including steel, concrete, masonry and timber.
• Ability to work independently and communicate complex technical findings clearly.

Additional Information

This is an Outside IR35 contract opportunity offering a competitive hourly rate of £45-£50, depending on experience.

The role offers hybrid working arrangements based in London, with a combination of remote working, office attendance and site visits as required.

Previous experience working on building safety assessments, structural integrity investigations or Higher-Risk Buildings would be particularly advantageous.