Senior Structural Engineer in London

Senior Structural Engineer in London

London Full-Time 40500 - 49500 Β£ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
LJ Recruitment Limited

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead diverse structural engineering projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality and safety.
  • Company: Join a Gold Investors in People accredited consultancy that values your expertise.
  • Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, private healthcare, and a generous pension plan.
  • Other info: Great career progression opportunities in a collaborative and dynamic environment.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in engineering while mentoring the next generation of talent.
  • Qualifications: 5-7+ years experience in engineering consultancy and relevant degree required.

The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 Β£ per year.

We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Senior Structural Engineer to lead and manage a diverse range of schemes, from domestic alterations and extensions to bespoke commercial developments. As part of an accredited Gold Investors in People multi-disciplinary consultancy, you'll join a collaborative team where your expertise is genuinely valued, with clear pathways for career progression.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform structural design calculations for steel, concrete, timber, and masonry in line with British Standards and Eurocodes.
  • Lead projects from conception to completion, ensuring design quality, safety, commercial efficiency, and timely delivery.
  • Work independently on smaller projects or collaborate as part of a team on larger schemes across multidisciplinary disciplines.
  • Supervise trial hole investigations for refurbishment works and conduct visual structural inspections.
  • Mentor junior engineers and foster technical excellence across the team.
  • Liaise directly with clients, design teams, and contractors, attending project meetings as required.
  • Contribute to business development, fee proposals, and tender submissions.

What We Are Looking For

  • Technical Expertise: Solid knowledge of British Standards and Design Codes with designs grounded in strong engineering principles.
  • Software Skills: Proficiency in design packages like Tekla, CADS, and Tedds (AutoCAD experience is a bonus).
  • Experience: Ideally 5-7+ years working within a similar engineering consultancy.
  • Qualifications: Relevant Engineering degree. Chartered status (ICE or IStructE) or working towards/close to achieving it.
  • Mobility & Eligibility: Full UK driving licence with access to a car for business use, and full Right to Work in the UK.

What We Offer

  • Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements with the choice of being office-based or hybrid (home/office).
  • Pension: Group Personal Pension Plan with a 5% employer contribution.
  • Healthcare & Wellbeing: Private Healthcare Insurance, Healthcare Cash Plan, and Income Protection Scheme.
  • Financial Peace of Mind: Life Assurance Policy covering 4x your annual salary.
  • Holidays & Giving Back: 25 days annual leave plus.

Senior Structural Engineer in London employer: LJ Recruitment Limited

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LJ Recruitment Limited

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We think you need these skills to ace Senior Structural Engineer in London

Structural Design Calculations
Knowledge of British Standards
Knowledge of Eurocodes
Project Management
Team Collaboration
Visual Structural Inspections
Mentoring