£45K/yr to £55K/yr
London, England
Permanent, Variable

Senior Structural Engineer

Posted by Penguin Recruitment Ltd.

Position: Senior Structural Engineer

Location: London

SO 79

Salary up to £55,000

Role Overview: I am actively seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer with over 5 years of industry experience to join a successful Civil and Structural Engineering Consultancy based in London. This position requires overseeing a variety of projects and managing a team of graduate engineers. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership abilities, technical proficiency, and a dedication to mentoring junior team members.

Key Responsibilities for this Senior Structural Engineer role include:

  • Lead and manage projects across sectors such as residential, commercial, public, educational, and temporary works design, from concept to completion.
  • Build and maintain robust relationships with clients and architects, actively participating in project proposals and fee negotiations.
  • Conduct initial concept and feasibility designs, producing detailed reports and presenting Design Team Meetings (DTMs).
  • Independently review and validate detailed designs, ensuring they meet industry standards and best practices.
  • Assess contractor tender submissions and provide insightful recommendations to clients.
  • Perform regular site visits during critical construction phases to ensure compliance with safety and design specifications.
  • Provide leadership and mentorship to a team of graduate engineers, technicians, and other project participants.
  • Facilitate technical training sessions for graduate engineers and placement students.

Qualifications and Skills for this Senior Structural Engineer:

  • Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience in structural engineering.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and familiarity with design codes, particularly Eurocode.
  • Strong conceptual design skills with the ability to work in 3D.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and sketching ability.
  • Practical understanding of detailing.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated capability to manage multiple projects independently and effectively

Salary and benefits:

This Structural Engineer position comes with a competitive based salary depending on experience and knowledge.

If you are a highly skilled Senior Structural Engineer looking for a challenging and fulfilling role in a dynamic and creative engineering consultancy, we encourage you to apply. Please do not hesitate to contact Sam Osborne on or email your CV to

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