Senior Structural Engineer

Posted 18 December 2025
Salary £50k - 60k per year + Benefits
LocationHitchin
Job type Permanent - Full Time
Discipline Buildings
ReferenceJO0000062815

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen with a well-established, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to support continued growth and lead the delivery of a varied project portfolio across the commercial, residential, industrial and mixed-use sectors.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys technical challenge, ownership of projects, and mentoring others within a collaborative consultancy environment.

The Role

You'll take responsibility for the design and delivery of structural packages, supporting junior engineers and technicians, and acting as a key technical point of contact for clients and project teams.
 
Key responsibilities

  • Leading structural design from concept to construction (steel, concrete, timber, masonry)
  • Producing and checking calculations, reports, and specifications
  • Managing technical delivery, programme inputs, and coordinating with CAD/Revit teams
  • Attending client/design team meetings and providing clear technical advice
  • Overseeing responses to site queries, inspections, and resolving construction-stage issues
  • Checking and mentoring junior engineers, supporting development and quality standards
  • Ensuring designs comply with relevant UK regulations, Eurocodes/BS standards and best practice

About You

  • Degree qualified in Structural or Civil Engineering
  • Strong UK consultancy experience (typically 5+ years, but flexible based on capability)
  • Working towards chartership with ICE or IStructE (or already Chartered)
  • Confident producing and reviewing structural calculations and deliverables
  • Competent with design software
  • Comfortable taking ownership of projects and communicating with clients and stakeholders
  • A proactive, collaborative approach and an eye for buildable, efficient design

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary with a strong benefits package
  • Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
  • Long-term pipeline of varied, technically interesting projects
  • Clear progression to Principal level and structured chartership support (if required)
  • A supportive culture with real autonomy and influence over delivery

To be considered please apply directly or contact Abi on 02393 876 032 for a confidential discussion.