own senior structural design work in a growing london team

You are a capable, experienced structural engineer who wants more say over the projects you work on, not just a heavier workload with the same level of input as before.This is a London based structural engineering consultancy working across residential, commercial and mixed use developments, with a team small enough that senior engineers have real visibility across every project they touch. There is also clear support towards chartership if you are not already chartered, alongside genuine mentoring from senior colleagues. There is also clear support towards chartership if you are not already chartered, alongside genuine mentoring from senior colleagues. There is also clear support towards chartership if you are not already chartered, alongside genuine mentoring from senior colleagues.If you have hit a ceiling at your current firm where seniority means more responsibility but not more autonomy, this role is designed to give you both. You will lead your own projects from early design through to completion, work directly with clients and architects, and take a mentoring role with less experienced engineers in the team.There is a genuine route towards principal level for engineers who want to keep progressing, with a working style that stays collaborative rather than hierarchical as the practice grows.Salary is between 56,000 and 74,000, depending on experience.If this sounds like the level of ownership you have been missing, get in touch for a confidential conversation.If you've read this far and you're still unsure and would prefer a detailed market insight including salary bands and market trends - then check out our free guide here: https://www.responsumltd.com/uk-salary-guide-2026