Senior Structural Engineer in Hitchin

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 (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion