Senior Stsructural Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy in London seeks a Senior Structural Engineer with over 6 years of experience. The role entails leading design projects across various materials, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with quality and budget. Offered benefits include a competitive salary, annual bonuses, and opportunities for remote work worldwide.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonuses

24 days' holiday + bank holidays

Up to one month remote working worldwide

Private pension and medical insurance

Annual company trip abroad

Supportive team culture

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• 6+ years' UK structural engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK codes and standards.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design across steel, concrete, masonry, and timber.
• Produce calculations and drawings for building control and client submissions.
• Collaborate with BIM/CAD teams for accurate designs.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their development.
• Manage projects to ensure quality, timelines, and budget compliance.
• Maintain relationships with clients and contractors.

Skills

UK structural engineering experience

Knowledge of UK codes and standards

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Near-Chartered or working towards Chartered status (IStructE/MICE)

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer

Location: London (office based)

Level: Senior / Near-Chartered

Experience: 6+ years UK structural design and project delivery

Lead Exciting Structural Projects

Are you a Senior Structural Engineer looking to take the next step? Join a leading multidisciplinary consultancy delivering commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments across the UK. You’ll manage projects, guide design solutions, and collaborate closely with clients, architects, and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead structural design across steel, concrete, masonry, and timber at all RIBA stages.
• Produce high-quality calculations and drawings for building control and client submissions.
• Collaborate with BIM/CAD teams to deliver coordinated, accurate designs.
• Mentor junior engineers, supporting their professional development.
• Manage projects to ensure quality, timelines, and budget compliance.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and external consultants.
• Contribute to practice development, proposals, and process improvements.

About You

• 6+ years' UK structural engineering experience.
• Near-Chartered or working towards Chartered status (IStructE/MICE).
• Strong knowledge of UK codes and standards.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Collaborative, proactive, and committed to delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

Why Join?

• Competitive salary + annual bonuses.
• 24 days' holiday + bank holidays, rising with service.
• Up to one month remote working worldwide.
• Private pension and medical insurance.
• Annual company trip abroad and supportive team culture.
• Real opportunities for progression and leadership.

Apply Now

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.