Senior Structural Engineer – Suffolk in Lowestoft

Senior Structural Engineer – Suffolk

Are you an experienced Structural Engineer looking for your next career move within a growing consultancy where you can take on greater responsibility and progress your career?

An independent civil and structural engineering consultancy based in Suffolk is looking to recruit a Senior Structural Engineer to join its expanding team.

Working across residential, commercial, industrial, infrastructure, offshore and energy sectors, the consultancy offers a varied workload, from domestic alterations and commercial developments through to specialist engineering projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a close-knit team, working directly alongside the Directors and Principal Engineers, with the chance to play an important role in project delivery and the future growth of the business.

The Role:

• Undertake structural analysis and design across steel, reinforced concrete, timber and masonry structures.

• Prepare structural calculations, technical reports and specifications.

• Carry out structural inspections, condition surveys and provide recommendations for remedial works.

• Manage projects from initial client enquiry and fee proposals through to completion.

• Liaise with clients, contractors, architects and other project stakeholders.

• Take ownership of projects and ensure work is delivered to a high technical standard.

• Support and mentor junior engineers within the team.

• Contribute to business development, quality management and the ongoing development of the consultancy.

About You:

• Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering.

• Ideally 3–5 years' experience within a civil or structural engineering consultancy.

• Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status with ICE or IStructE, or working towards professional qualification.

• Strong experience designing structures using steel, reinforced concrete, timber and masonry.

• Confident producing structural calculations, reports and technical documentation.

• Good communication skills with the ability to manage client relationships and project workloads.

• Able to work independently, take ownership of projects and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Experience in roads and drainage design, offshore, marine or energy sector projects would be advantageous.

What's on Offer:

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Flexible working opportunities.

• Company pension scheme.

• Annual performance-related bonus.

• Reimbursement of work-related travel expenses.

• Genuine career progression opportunities, with the potential to progress to Associate and Director level.

• Long-term opportunities for partnership and business ownership for the right individual.

If you're looking to join a growing consultancy where you can have a real influence on projects, work closely with senior leadership and progress your career, please call me on (phone number removed) or email me at (url removed) .