Senior Structural Engineer

Buro Happold; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Health insurance for you and family

5-day workweek

Learning & development programme

Professional memberships

Job summary

Buro Happold in Bengaluru seeks a Senior Structural Engineer with 8+ years of experience to own structural design packages from concept to detailed design. You will lead design activities, mentor junior engineers and BIM technicians, and coordinate with architects, MEP, and other disciplines across international teams.

The role emphasizes rigorous QA/QC, compliance with international codes, and delivering high-quality outputs within tight timelines. A Chartered Engineer would be preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in structural engineering, incl. design for major/complex buildings.
• Experience collaborating with global teams (Middle East, US, UK) is preferred.
• Proficiency in concrete, steel, and composite structures; ability to develop/check designs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structural design packages from concept to detailed design.
• Lead day-to-day design activities within the project team.
• Mentor and review juniors and BIM technicians.
• Coordinate with architects, MEP, and other disciplines to resolve interfaces.

Skills

Structural design

Concrete/Steel/Composite

Code familiarity (UK/US/EU)

ETABS/SAFE/ROBOT

Revit

Rhino/Grasshopper

Mentoring juniors

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering

Chartered Engineer (ICE/IStructE) preferred

Tools

ETABS

SAFE

ROBOT

TEDDS

CSC Fastrak

Revit

Rhino

Grasshopper

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer with 8+ years of work experience to join our team in Bengaluru.

This role is suited to a strong technical engineer who will support major building type projects across the Middle East, UK, US and other international regions. The successful candidate will take ownership of structural design packages, supporting Associates in delivering complex projects across multiple regions from concept through to detailed design.

Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional.

Your next role

• Take ownership and responsibility for the technical delivery of structural design packages from concept to detailed design, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with project requirements.
• Lead day-to-day design activities within the project team.
• Lead and review the preparation of sketches, calculations, analysis models, reports, drawings and presentations on time and to budget.
• Supervise, mentor and review the work of junior engineers and BIM technicians to ensure high-quality outputs and coordinated deliverables.
• Coordinate with architects, MEP, and other disciplines to resolve interfaces and maintain design alignment.
• Work closely with international project teams to coordinate design, align approaches and resolve technical challenges.
• Lead and support client interactions, design reviews, and technical discussions, representing the project team as required.
• Monitor progress against programme and highlight risks, delays, or technical issues.
• Contribute to design decision-making while ensuring alignment with project objectives, budget, and timelines.
• Ensure compliance with internal QA/QC processes and actively drive quality across deliverables.

Your Skills And Experience

• 8+ years’ experience in structural engineering, including structural design on major and complex building type projects.
• Experience of working in collaboration with global teams based in Middle East, US, UK etc. is preferred.
• Strong technical capability in concrete, steel and composite structures, with ability to independently develop and check designs.
• Ability to take technical ownership of design packages and manage delivery with minimal supervision.
• Broad knowledge of international codes (British, US, European) and experience applying them in practice.
• Proficiency in common analysis/design software (e.g. ETABS, SAFE, ROBOT, TEDDS, CSC Fastrak, Revit etc.).
• Knowledge and experience of computational workflow using Rhino & Grasshopper is a plus.
• Ability to mentor and lead engineers and BIM technicians.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with confidence working with clients, architects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Chartered Engineer (ICE/IStructE or equivalent) is preferred or working towards it.

What We Offer You

• Bring your knowledge and expertise to one of the world’s most respected consultancies.
• Competitive salary and benefits package including Annual Discretionary Bonus, Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme for both you and your family, Group Personal Accident Cover.
• Our 5-day workweek policy supports work-life balance, ensuring you have time to relax and recharge.
• A strong commitment to your continuous development. Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you.
• Receive entitlements to two professional memberships or subscriptions, fostering your professional network and knowledge.
• Benefit from our Employee Referral Bonus, rewarding you for bringing talented candidates into our fold.
• A commitment to your wellbeing through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellness initiatives designed to support your mental and physical health.
• Back to Work Program for Women - Swam Siddha - we're committed to empowering women, facilitating seamless re-entry into the workforce through our dedicated program.
• Engage with our vibrant community through the Young Employees Forum, Diversity and Inclusion Forum, and BH Women's Network, fostering a supportive and diverse workplace culture.
• Make a difference in the world with our Share Our Skills (SOS) program, offering opportunities to support local communities and those in need globally.
• An International Culture that wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you won’t be far from the exceptional.

Join us to find out what you’re capable of.

A place for everyone

Buro Happold values an individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of the way you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.

Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds, and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other’s differences is key, we want employees to feel they don’t have to mask elements of their identity to thrive.

We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment and are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing differences allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.

Please let us know if there are any adjustments we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you.