Senior Structural Engineer

Senior Structural Engineer

£48,000 - £52,000 plus benefits

Leeds

Full-Time / Permanent

A growing multi‑disciplinary consultancy in Leeds is looking for a Senior Structural Engineer who can genuinely take the reins, leading projects, shaping delivery, and being a trusted face for clients.

YOUR NEW ROLE  

You’ll own structural projects from first concept through to construction, working across a mix of building and infrastructure schemes. The role suits someone who’s confident running programmes, managing stakeholders, and setting the technical standard for the team.

Day‑to‑day

• Lead structural design and delivery, driving technical quality, programme and commercial outcomes

• Act as the key contact for clients, contractors and wider project partners

• Carry out and review structural analysis and design in steel, concrete, timber and masonry

• Produce and check reports, specifications, calculations and drawings

• Undertake site inspections and support construction‑stage queries

• Coordinate multi‑disciplinary inputs and manage project teams

• Mentor and develop junior engineers, reviewing work and supporting progression

• Allocate workloads and help manage team resources

• Contribute to fee proposals, client development and repeat business

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

• Chartered (MIStructE or MICE) preferred; near‑Chartered also considered

• Full UK driving licence

• Strong experience within a UK structural consultancy

• Solid technical capability across all main materials, with proven delivery from concept to site

• Working knowledge of Tekla Structural Designer, Tedds or similar

• Experience managing multiple projects, budgets and client expectations

• Confident leading and mentoring engineers and reviewing others’ designs

• Commercial awareness and the ability to make clear, independent technical decisions

• Strong communicator who stays calm under pressure and works well in multi‑disciplinary teams

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• £48,000 - £52,000 

• Contributory pension

• Private healthcare and life insurance

• Interest‑free travel loan

• 33 days annual leave (inc BH) with buy/sell options

• Varied project portfolio and a clear progression route within a growing team

This is a role for an ambitious engineer who wants real ownership of projects, people, and the growth of a successful structural team in Leeds.

Reference Number: 37ENG

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