Structural Engineer

Jackson Hogg; Washington; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Hogg is hiring a highly skilled Structural Engineer to join our client in the Washington area of the Northeast of England. You will lead structural validation, drive innovations in steel support, and collaborate with designers and technicians to optimise structural integrity and project execution.

The role focuses on compliance, mentoring staff, and guiding engineering workflows across multiple projects from concept to delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (BEng, MEng, or equivalent).
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards with IStructE or ICE (or equivalent).
• Strong UK experience in a structural engineering role, with Eurocodes and British Standards knowledge.
• High level of technical accuracy and attention to detail in structural analysis and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural designs, calculations, and analyses for structural elements.
• Ensure compliance with Eurocodes, British Standards and building regulations.
• Use finite element analysis (FEA) and Tekla to optimise designs.
• Evaluate loading conditions, check deflection limits, improve connection details.
• Act as compliance authority within the Engineering Team and align designs with regulatory requirements.
• Drive process improvements by refining design standards and workflows.
• Manage multiple projects, overseeing engineering deliverables from concept to execution.
• Liaise with architects, contractors and clients to ensure effective solutions.
• Participate in design reviews, site meetings and technical discussions.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians in structural validation and compliance.
• Prepare detailed calculation reports and engineering specifications for stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Structural validation

Attention to detail

Education

BEng/MEng in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

Tekla

Job description

Jackson Hogg is delighted to be supporting with the appointment of a highly skilled and dynamic Structural Engineer to join our client based in the Washington area in the Northeast of England. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and growing company within the UK construction industry, to play a pivotal role in structural design and analysis, compliance, work flow coordination and ensure seamless integration between design, engineering and manufacturing processes.

The successful candidate will lead structural validation, drive innovation in steel support and reinforcement solutions within the construction industry, and have the ability to work collaboratively with designers and technicians to optimise structural integrity and effective project execution. You will play a key role in providing technical expertise, managing and mentoring technical staff, and leading compliance strategies across the department.

Main responsibilities:

1. Develop structural designs, calculations, and analyses for structural elements within the construction industry.
2. Ensure compliance with Eurocodes, British Standards and building regulations.
3. Use finite element analysis (FEA) and structural software such as Tekla to optimise designs.
4. Evaluate loading conditions, check deflection limits and improve connection details.
5. Act as the compliance authority within the Engineering Team, ensuring all designs align with regulatory requirements.
6. Drive process improvements by refining design standards, calculation templates, and technical workflows.
7. Manage multiple projects concurrently, overseeing engineering deliverables from concept to execution.
8. Liaise with architects, contractors, and clients to ensure engineering solutions.
9. Participate in design reviews, site meetings, and technical discussions.
10. Assign engineering tasks to Technicians and mentor junior engineers and technical staff, developing their skills in structural validation and compliance.
11. Prepare detailed calculation reports and engineering specifications for internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements:

1. Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (BEng, MEng, or equivalent).
2. Chartered Engineer (CEng) or actively working towards chartered status with IStructE or ICE (or other).
3. Strong UK experience within a structural engineering position, understanding Eurocodes, British Standards, and modern construction methodologies.
4. High level of technical accuracy and attention to detail in structural analysis and documentation.
5. Leadership mindset, capable of mentoring technicians and guiding engineering workflows.

If this sounds like an opportunity you're interested in, please apply online or reach out to Eleanor at Jackson Hogg to arrange a confidential chat and learn more!

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering Services and Civil Engineering