Structural Engineer in City of London

Vertical Recruitment is working with a forward-thinking civil and structural consultancy with offices in London, Manchester, Australia, South East Asia, and New Zealand. The London office is newly established, offering an exciting opportunity to be part of a developing and ambitious team from the ground up. Despite their global presence, the business operates as one cohesive team of around 200 people worldwide. Engineers collaborate closely across offices, initially working on projects delivered from the Manchester and London offices, while drawing on expertise from across the wider international network. This consultancy is known for pushing boundaries within structural engineering, delivering complex high-rise and mixed-use developments through innovative and considered design solutions.

As a Structural Engineer based in the London office, you will play a key role in the growth of this new location while being fully supported by the wider business. You will work on high-rise and mixed-use developments, with a strong focus on post-tensioned concrete design, contributing to technically challenging and high-quality projects. This role offers significant scope for progression within a thriving and expanding office, making it ideal for an engineer looking to take the next step in their career and have a real impact.

You will:

• Hold a degree in Structural or Civil Engineering
• Have 2 to 5 years’ experience within a structural engineering consultancy, ideally with exposure to high-rise or mixed-use developments
• Assist with design and project delivery, particularly on post-tensioned concrete structures
• Be technically strong and confident using structural analysis software
• Ideally have experience using Revit
• Communicate effectively and enjoy working collaboratively within a team
• Be motivated by the opportunity to develop specialist expertise within a supportive and forward-thinking environment

Our client believes great work comes from great people. As an employee-owned trust, they place genuine emphasis on long-term development, progression, and creating a positive working environment. You can expect:

• Competitive salary with clear and structured career progression
• The opportunity to help shape and grow a newly opened London office
• Exposure to complex high-rise and mixed-use projects
• 25 days annual leave plus a holiday purchase scheme
• Employer pension contributions and life assurance cover
• Cashback medical cover
• Reward scheme offering discounts on shopping, gyms, and entertainment
• Flexible working hours and opportunities for global travel
• Ongoing learning through internal Lunch and Learns and professional memberships
• Opportunities to represent the business at industry events
• An inclusive, social culture with regular team events and charity initiatives

Core Values

• Integrity: Honest, inclusive, and transparent in everything they do, treating colleagues, clients, and partners with respect and trust.
• Passion: Challenging convention through innovation, technical excellence, and continuous learning, while enjoying the process.
• Community: Working collaboratively across global offices and cultures to create a supportive, flexible, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong.