Senior Structural Engineer in Llanelli

A well-established, multidisciplinary engineering practice is looking to appoint a Senior Engineer to join their expanding team in Cross Hands. This is a client-facing, varied role supporting regional and national engineering teams across structural surveys, design, insurance advisory work and regional framework commissions.

The Role

• Reporting to the Engineering Line Manager, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality structural engineering services, overseeing projects within your level of authority, and providing training and supervision to junior staff.

Key responsibilities

• Develop detailed structural designs using relevant analysis software and hand calculations.
• Undertake technical and feasibility studies; organise and review site investigations.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, architects and other project stakeholders.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, contract documentation and tender submissions.
• Provide technical advice to clients and respond to technical enquiries.
• Prepare planning and Building Regulations submissions and obtain approvals.
• Monitor and inspect construction works; resolve on-site technical issues.
• Manage project budgets, resources and programme delivery.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements including CDM2015, Party Wall and Listed Building legislation.
• Assess sustainability and environmental impacts of schemes.
• Deliver large-value projects independently and coordinate multi-disciplinary inputs.
• Support business development and actively promote the practice’s services.
• Assist senior management with training, mentoring and development of the engineering team.
• Supervise graduates and junior engineers; support their technical development.
• Undertake contract administration tasks including interim/final accounts and practical completion.
• Comply with the practice’s administrative, personnel and H&S procedures at all times.

About the practice

The employer is an independent, multi-disciplinary private practice offering civil and structural engineering, building surveying, cost consultancy, architecture/planning, insurance claims and heritage conservation services. They work across public and private sectors and operate a quality-managed system with a strong focus on people development and professional standards.

Person specification

Essential

• MEng (Hons) in Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
• Extensive consulting experience in structural engineering, surveying and design.
• Strong knowledge of statutory requirements, technical publications and current guidance.
• Experience of negotiating, supervising and leading technical teams.
• Proven ability to deliver projects to deadlines and within budgets.
• Excellent numerical, analytical and IT skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability and methodical project management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and compliance obligations.

Desirable

• Previous experience working with insurance-sector commissions and regional frameworks.
• Experience of supervising construction work on site.

Benefits & development

• Competitive salary with opportunity for annual performance-related bonus.
• Flexible reward package including options for additional annual leave, cycle-to-work and season-ticket loans (package depends on role grade).
• Group personal pension and employee assistance programme.
• Access to a broad learning & development platform with coaching, mentoring and professional training.
• Clear progression routes and support for professional development and chartership.
• Retail and lifestyle discounts and wider wellbeing initiatives.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work–life balance.