Senior Structure Engineer

Overview

As Senior Structural Engineer in Housing and Corporate Repairs, you will safeguard the safety and resilience of the council’s property portfolio. You will lead complex inspections, diagnose defects, and steer high‑value repair and improvement projects. You’ll provide expert technical advice, manage contractor delivery, and mentor junior staff to raise engineering standards. This role supports a transformation agenda aimed at delivering better services, value for money, and improved outcomes for residents. You will contribute to strategic decisions and help shape a safer, more modern built environment for Swindon.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex structural inspections and surveys
• Diagnose high‑risk defects and develop practical, proportionate solutions
• Prepare and manage technical specifications for repair and strengthening works
• Oversee delivery on site, ensuring quality, safety, cost control and programme adherence
• Provide expert advice on structural risk and contribute to strategic decisions
• Manage contractor performance and promote best practice across teams
• Mentor junior staff and support continuous improvement initiatives

Key requirements

• Significant experience in structural engineering
• Strong knowledge of structural design, defect diagnosis and contract management
• Experience leading complex or high‑value works
• Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering with professional membership (or eligibility) such as IStructE
• Strong communication and pragmatic risk management skills
• Fluency in English (required for customer-facing role)

• strong communication
• sound judgment
• mentoring ability
• structural design
• defect diagnosis
• contract management

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