Senior Structural Engineer – Residential & Commercial | Northwest London

Employment Type: Full-time | Permanent | Office-based

Salary: £58,000+ per annum, depending on experience (minimum 10 years required)

Visa Sponsorship: Not available for this position

ABOUT THE JOB

EMI Consulting is a dynamic and growing multidisciplinary consultancy specialising in structural engineering, architectural design, Building Regulations and party wall matters.

Our projects range from residential extensions, HMOs, loft conversions and refurbishments to commercial alterations, property conversions and new-build developments.

With demand for our services continuing to grow, we are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Structural Engineer to join our collaborative North London team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically confident engineer seeking greater project ownership, direct client involvement and the opportunity to contribute to the development of a growing engineering department.

THE ROLE

As a Senior Structural Engineer at EMI Consulting, you will independently lead and deliver structural engineering projects from initial survey and feasibility through to detailed design and construction.

You will take ownership of residential and commercial projects, providing hands-on structural design, technical leadership and practical, buildable engineering solutions while working closely with our in-house architectural team.

STRUCTURAL DESIGN & TECHNICAL DELIVERY

• Lead structural design for residential and commercial projects, including extensions, loft conversions, refurbishments, structural alterations, conversions and new builds.
• Undertake structural calculations and analysis for steel, reinforced concrete, timber, masonry, foundations and retaining structures.
• Prepare and oversee structural drawings, calculations, specifications and technical documentation for Building Control approval and construction.
• Assess existing structures, identify defects and develop appropriate strengthening and remedial solutions.
• Ensure structural designs comply with relevant UK Building Regulations, Eurocodes and British Standards.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT & TECHNICAL COORDINATION

• Independently manage multiple structural engineering projects from inception through to completion.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, clients, Building Control and other consultants.
• Attend site inspections, surveys, project meetings and construction-stage reviews.
• Respond to technical queries and resolve design and construction issues.
• Review and check structural calculations, drawings and reports prepared by junior engineers and technicians.

COLLABORATION & CLIENT ENGAGEMENT

• Act as the primary structural engineering point of contact for assigned projects.
• Work closely with our in-house architectural team to develop coordinated and buildable design solutions.
• Communicate technical recommendations clearly to clients, contractors and other professionals.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior team members.
• Contribute to technical standards, quality assurance and the continued growth of the engineering department.

ABOUT YOU

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years' structural engineering experience within a UK consultancy.
• Proven experience independently delivering structural designs for both residential and commercial building projects in the UK.
• Strong hands-on structural analysis and design experience involving steel, reinforced concrete, timber, masonry and foundations.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, with the ability to independently produce, review and coordinate structural drawings.
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations, Eurocodes and relevant British Standards.
• Experience undertaking structural inspections, assessing existing buildings and designing structural alterations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently, from initial assessment through to construction.
• Confident communication skills and experience coordinating directly with clients, architects, contractors and Building Control.
• Ability to work five days per week from our Hendon office, with site attendance as required.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with IStructE or ICE, or actively working towards chartership.
• Experience mentoring junior structural engineers and checking technical work.
• Proficiency in structural analysis and design software.
• Experience with complex refurbishments, basements, conversions and remedial structural works.
• Experience preparing Structural Condition Reports and providing practical site-based engineering advice.
• Full UK driving licence.

OUR WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This is a fully office-based role at our Hendon, North London office, with regular site visits as required.

You will work closely with our Directors, structural engineers, architectural team and technicians in a collaborative environment where technical input, practical problem-solving and efficient project delivery are valued.

WHY JOIN EMI CONSULTING?

• Competitive compensation package
• Generous annual leave - 24 days' paid annual leave plus bank/public holidays.
• Employee benefits platform – Access to employee discounts, savings and wellbeing resources through BrightHR, subject to the benefits available under our company package.
• Professional memberships – Support towards relevant professional memberships, including IStructE or ICE, subject to company approval.
• Professional development – Opportunities for technical training, CPD and support towards professional chartership.
• Career progression – Regular performance and development reviews, with opportunities to take on greater technical and leadership responsibilities.
• Varied project experience – Exposure to residential and commercial projects, from initial structural assessments through to construction.
• Project ownership – Independently manage projects and work directly with clients, architects, contractors and consultants.
• Collaborative working environment – Join a growing multidisciplinary consultancy with an in-house architectural and structural engineering team.
• Workplace pension – Company pension scheme in accordance with statutory auto-enrolment requirements.

LOCATION

Full-time, permanent, office-based position with site visits as required.

EMI Consulting Ltd

Structural Engineering | Architectural Design | Building Regulations | Party Wall Matters

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