At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead diverse engineering projects from start to finish while mentoring junior engineers.
- Company: Established national engineering practice with a strong presence across the UK.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, strong benefits package, and hybrid working options.
- Other info: Great career progression opportunities and a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Enjoy stability and interesting work without the stress of constant bidding.
- Qualifications: Experience in structural engineering and strong project management skills.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Senior structural engineers tend to assume their options are a boutique with interesting work or a giant with interesting pay.
There is a third option: a national practice where the work and the stability arrive together.
This role is in the London office of a long established national engineering practice with structural, civil and geotechnical teams across the UK.
The London structures workload is varied and steady: residential, commercial, education and public sector schemes, new build alongside the refurbishment and reuse work that increasingly defines the capital.
As senior engineer you will lead projects from feasibility to completion, manage client and architect relationships directly, and mentor the engineers behind you.
The multidisciplinary bench means you can resolve ground, drainage and structural questions inside one building rather than across three subcontracts, which makes you faster and your clients calmer.
The projects also come with continuity: frameworks and repeat clients mean you finish what you start instead of being yanked between bids.
The firm keeps its people, which is rare enough in London to be worth saying, and the route beyond senior is real for engineers who want it.
Salary is between £56,000 and £74,000, plus a strong benefits package and hybrid working.
If you want senior to mean leading work rather than chasing it, send your CV across or ask for a confidential chat first.
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What does a senior structural engineer get from a national practice? in London employer: Responsum Global
Join a well-established national engineering practice in London, where you can enjoy a balanced work environment that offers both interesting projects and job stability. With a strong focus on employee growth, mentorship opportunities, and a collaborative culture, this firm values its people and provides a comprehensive benefits package alongside competitive salaries. Experience the satisfaction of leading diverse projects from start to finish while working within a supportive team that prioritises your professional development.
