Senior Structural Engineer

Senior Structural Engineer London

An award-winning, multidisciplinary construction consultancy are seeking experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join their London office.

The Senior Structural Engineer's role will involve delivering a high-quality structural and surveying engineering service to clients across a varied portfolio of small to medium-sized projects. This position is heavily focused on structural surveys, inspections, technical reporting, and the production of practical design solutions, drawings, and specifications

Please note: This role may be subject to DBS, BPSS, Counter Terrorist Check, Security Check, or Developed Vetting clearance.

The Senior Structural Engineer - Key Responsibilities

The Senior Structural Engineer will be working on a variety of buildings, so a broad understanding of construction methods is required, ranging from low-rise residential structures and historic buildings through to reinforced concrete and steel-framed developments.

• Support the team leader in achieving agreed monthly fee income targets
• Plan, undertake, and manage structural, condition, and measured surveys of existing buildings and infrastructure assets
• Carry out intrusive and non-intrusive site investigations, inspections, and defect identification
• Ensure all survey works comply with relevant standards, health & safety legislation, and site constraints, particularly within secure or operational environments
• Contribute to feasibility studies and early-stage optioneering through robust condition assessment input
• Assist in promoting the structural engineering services of the practice
• Develop practical and economical structural design solutions aligned with architectural intent
• Support project delivery from initial brief through to completion, including defining scope, deliverables, specifications, drawings, and reports
• Help agree project design duties and service levels in line with fee proposals
• Monitor engineering and CAD/BIM resource requirements across assigned projects
• Deliver engineering services from concept design through detailed design, tender, contract stages, and site supervision
• Liaise closely with multidisciplinary design teams to ensure coordinated and technically compliant outputs
• Participate in project and design meetings, contributing positively and maintaining internal design reviews
• Monitor project progress, variations, and financial performance where applicable
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to encourage repeat business
• Produce structural survey reports and technical documentation
• Provide input into fee quotations and bid submissions when required
• Support the use of BIM and 3D design in line with organisational strategy
• Attend pre-start and project meetings as the lead structural engineer when required
• Manage client expectations, providing clear technical and commercial advice throughout delivery
• Support the development, mentoring, and training of junior engineers within the team

The Senior Structural Engineer - Skills / Experience / Qualifications

• A relevant MEng or BEng qualification
• Chartered status with IStructE or ICE
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, Building Regulations, and associated legislation
• Experience delivering projects ranging from £10k to £50m in value
• Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to travel through the South/Southeast

In Return

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Holiday entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays with long service recognition and festive shutdown.
• CPD opportunities
• Regular salary reviews
• Competitive Company Pension Scheme.
• Health cash plan scheme.
• Professional membership support
• Family policies
• Great office team building events and fully expensed seasonal social events.
• Season Ticket Loan (if applicable)
• Death in service benefit.
• Early Finish incentives when the Practice targets are hit.
• Additional leave allocated for volunteering (up to 2 days).

If you are a Senior Structural Engineer, considering your opportunities, please contact Megan Cole at Brandon James. REF: 21376