Engineer jobs in Großbritannien

Astute’s Engineering team is proudly partnered with a well-established civil and structural engineering consultancy that delivers services to a diverse client base across the residential, commercial, industrial, and nuclear sectors.

They are looking to recruit a Senior Structural Engineer to support a range of high-profile infrastructure and energy projects, including ongoing work in the UK’s nuclear sector. The Senior Structural Engineer will act as a key leader within the team, providing technical expertise, leadership, and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians. This role requires delivering high-quality structural designs while maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety.

If you’re a Structural Engineer looking for work, submit your CV to apply today.

Reporting to the Associate Structural Engineer, you will:

1. Lead structural engineering projects from concept to completion, delivering efficient, code-compliant designs in various materials.
2. Conduct site inspections and resolve structural issues, representing the company in client and design meetings.
3. Manage budgets, timelines, and resources, providing regular updates and ensuring project milestones are met.
4. Mentor junior staff and promote a collaborative, learning-focused environment with a strong CPD culture.
5. Maintain strong client relationships and support growth through tenders and identifying new opportunities.
6. Champion safety and ensure quality standards across all deliverables, staying current with industry best practices.

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered Membership of the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) and/or the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) (preferred).
• Proficient in 3D structural analysis and design software, ideally including:

MasterSeries, SCIA, Tekla Structural Designer, AutoCAD, and Revit.

• Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) techniques and software (preferred).
• Familiarity with industry-standard tools to streamline design and documentation workflows.
• Proven experience delivering structural engineering projects, particularly within the defence and nuclear sectors.

The Senior Structural Engineer role would suit someone who has:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to clients and team members.
• A proactive, collaborative, and client-focused mindset.
• Commitment to professional growth and staying abreast of emerging industry trends and technologies.

• A salary of up to £60,000 DOE.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and technically challenging projects across key sectors.
• Access to leading software tools and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed, or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds, but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone; however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.