Senior Structural Design Engineer

Overview

In this role you will lead structural engineering activities across concept to detailed design, ensuring high-quality deliverables for major projects. You will head a team of engineers and act as the primary interface with clients and stakeholders, guiding technical direction and governance. You will drive risk management, design reviews, and continuous improvement within a multidisciplinary environment. This opportunity lets you shape safe, compliant structures while collaborating across disciplines on ambitious infrastructure programs.

Pay / Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere and team events
• Flexible working (role dependent)

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight for structural activities from concept to detailed design.
• Plan and allocate resources across multiple projects and work packages.
• Review and approve structural calculations, reports and drawings.
• Ensure compliance with standards, codes and client specifications.
• Coordinate with civil, mechanical, systems and project management teams.
• Support design reviews, governance and engineering assurance activities.
• Identify and manage technical risks and engineering challenges.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers.
• Act as technical point of contact for clients and stakeholders.
• Support bid activities, proposals and project planning as required.
• Drive quality, continuous improvement and best engineering practices.
• Lead and develop a team of Structural Engineers and Designers.

Key requirements

• Proven experience delivering structural engineering projects in regulated or complex environments.
• Previous experience leading engineering teams or project delivery teams.
• Strong experience in Steel Design, Reinforced Concrete Design, Structural Analysis, Design Reviews, Engineering Assurance, Technical Leadership.
• Experience producing and reviewing structural calculations and reports.
• Understanding of relevant design codes and standards.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong communication skills
• Stakeholder management
• Mentoring and leadership
• STAAD.Pro
• Robot
• Tekla Structural Designer

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