Knightsbridge, United Kingdom | Posted on 22/07/2026
If you are a Structural Engineer ready to step into a role with more influence, more client exposure, and a genuine say in how projects are delivered, this is worth exploring.
This is a senior consultancy position offering a strong mix of technical oversight, site involvement, and team development. You will play a key role in shaping engineering outputs, supporting early‑stage design, and acting as a trusted point of contact for both clients and internal teams.
You will be working across a varied project portfolio, balancing hands‑on engineering with mentoring and commercial input.
In this role, you will:
- Attend site visits independently and provide clear, practical engineering advice
- Review and check structural calculations, drawings, and design information
- Support and mentor junior engineers through day‑to‑day guidance and development
- Ensure all technical outputs are accurate, compliant, and delivered on time
- Identify and challenge unsafe or impractical design solutions
- Monitor design risk and promote safe, buildable engineering practices
- Support fee proposals, client discussions, and business development activity
- Maintain well‑organised project records and documentation
- Contribute to early‑stage scheme design alongside the wider team
- Ensure consistent use of appropriate software, standards, and processes
To be considered, you will need:
- Strong experience within structural engineering at senior level
- Confidence operating in a client‑facing role and attending site independently
- Proven experience checking calculations and engineering deliverables
- The ability to mentor and support junior engineers
- Good commercial awareness, including involvement in fee preparation
- A strong understanding of site safety and practical construction considerations
- Excellent organisation, communication, and attention to detail
- A proactive approach to professional networking and business development
What is on offer:
- Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience
- A senior role with real influence over design quality and delivery
- A varied workload across technical, site, and client‑facing activity
- Opportunity to contribute to business growth and fee generation
- A supportive environment with clear progression potential
If you are looking for a role that combines technical leadership, client interaction, and team development, it is worth having a conversation.
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