Senior Structural Engineer

LJ Recruitment

Remote-friendly

We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Senior Structural Engineer to lead and manage a diverse range of schemes, from domestic alterations and extensions to bespoke commercial developments.

As part of an accredited Gold Investors in People multi-disciplinary consultancy, you'll join a collaborative team where your expertise is genuinely valued, with clear pathways for career progression.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform structural design calculations for steel, concrete, timber, and masonry in line with British Standards and Eurocodes.
  • Lead projects from conception to completion, ensuring design quality, safety, commercial efficiency, and timely delivery.
  • Work independently on smaller projects or collaborate as part of a team on larger schemes across multidisciplinary disciplines.
  • Supervise trial hole investigations for refurbishment works and conduct visual structural inspections.
  • Mentor junior engineers and foster technical excellence across the team.
  • Liaise directly with clients, design teams, and contractors, attending project meetings as required.
  • Contribute to business development, fee proposals, and tender submissions.

What We Are Looking For

  • Technical Expertise: Solid knowledge of British Standards and Design Codes with designs grounded in strong engineering principles.
  • Software Skills: Proficiency in design packages like Tekla, CADS, and Tedds (AutoCAD experience is a bonus).
  • Experience: Ideally 5-7+ years working within a similar engineering consultancy.
  • Qualifications: Relevant Engineering degree. Chartered status (ICE or IStructE) or working towards/close to achieving it.
  • Mobility & Eligibility: Full UK driving licence with access to a car for business use, and full Right to Work in the UK.

What We Offer

  • Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements with the choice of being office-based or hybrid (home/office).
  • Pension: Group Personal Pension Plan with a 5% employer contribution.
  • Healthcare & Wellbeing: Private Healthcare Insurance, Healthcare Cash Plan, and Income Protection Scheme.
  • Financial Peace of Mind: Life Assurance Policy covering 4x your annual salary.
  • Holidays & Giving Back: 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, plus an annual company-paid volunteering day.
  • Professional Growth: Dedicated training and professional development plan, plus coverage of a relevant professional subscription fee.
  • Perks: Cycle to Work Scheme.

Ready to take the next step in your career with a consultancy that invests in its people? Please submit your CV to apply.

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