Lead Projects, Influence Design, Build Your Future Are you a Senior Structural Engineer looking for greater project ownership, leadership responsibility, and the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of challenging developments? This is an opportunity to join a respected multidisciplinary consultancy delivering innovative engineering solutions across sectors including education, healthcare, commercial, residential, public sector, and infrastructure projects. You'll play a key role in both technical delivery and project management, leading schemes from concept through to completion while supporting the continued growth of the structural engineering team. Working closely with clients, architects, contractors, and fellow design professionals, you'll have the opportunity to shape projects, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to the ongoing success of a collaborative and forward-thinking business. What You'll Be Doing Taking a lead role in the design and delivery of structural engineering projects across a range of sectors Managing projects from initial feasibility and concept stages through to construction and completion Producing practical, efficient, and buildable structural solutions aligned with architectural intent Establishing project scopes, technical requirements, deliverables, programmes, and budgets Coordinating with architects, technicians, contractors, and multidisciplinary design teams Undertaking structural inspections, site visits, and surveys, and producing technical reports Reviewing calculations, drawings, and designs to ensure technical compliance and quality standards Monitoring project progress, programme performance, and financial performance Supporting fee proposals, bids, and business development activities Maintaining and developing strong client relationships to encourage repeat business Contributing to BIM delivery and the use of 3D design technologies across projects Assisting with resource planning, workload management, and mentoring less experienced engineers What's On Offer Flexible and hybrid working arrangements 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Additional leave for long service and seasonal shutdown periods Competitive salary with regular reviews Company pension scheme Health cash plan Professional subscription support Structured mentoring and career development opportunities Family-friendly policies Team social events and networking opportunities Cycle-to-work scheme Life assurance cover Paid volunteering days Wellbeing and mental health support programmes Employee referral incentives About You We're keen to speak with experienced structural engineers who are looking to take ownership of projects, develop client relationships, and play an influential role within a growing engineering team. Ideally, you'll have: A degree or master's qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering Chartered status, or be working towards Chartership with IStructE or ICE Strong post-graduate experience across a broad range of structural engineering projects Experience delivering projects from concept design through to completion Knowledge of steel, concrete, timber, masonry, and traditional building construction methods A solid understanding of Building Regulations, British Standards, and associated legislation Experience managing project budgets, programmes, and technical deliverables The ability to produce and review structural calculations, reports, and design information Experience undertaking structural surveys and preparing technical reports Familiarity with BIM processes and software such as Revit Experience working on projects within sectors such as education, healthcare, local authority, commercial, or residential developments Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and client-facing skills Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities A proactive approach to project leadership and team collaboration A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites when required Security Requirements Due to the nature of some projects, successful applicants must be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC) or already hold active SC clearance.Please note that employment may also be subject to the successful completion of relevant security screening and background checks, depending on project requirements. 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