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Senior Structural Engineer

Brandon James
Derby
money-bag £45000 - £55000/annum
Posted: 09 October 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 08 November 2026
Ref: 225708759





The Company

An established and growing structural engineering consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join their team. Their portfolio includes a varied range of residential and commercial developments, delivering practical and innovative structural engineering solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Structural Engineer with strong technical expertise and hands-on building structures experience to take ownership of projects and contribute to the continued development of the business.



The Role

The successful Senior Structural Engineer will be responsible for delivering structural engineering designs across a range of building projects, working closely with architects, contractors and clients from concept through to completion.

As a Senior Structural Engineer, responsibilities will include:

  • Undertaking structural analysis, calculations and detailed design across steel, reinforced concrete, timber and masonry structures.

  • Designing foundations and substructures for residential and commercial developments.

  • Managing projects through design, technical delivery and construction stages.

  • Producing and reviewing structural calculations, drawings and technical reports.

  • Attending site visits, design meetings and providing technical support throughout construction.

  • Liaising with clients, architects and multidisciplinary design teams.

  • Mentoring junior engineers and supporting technical development.



The Candidate

The ideal Senior Structural Engineer will have:

  • A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or a closely related discipline.

  • Chartered status (MIStructE/MICE) or significant progress towards chartership.

  • Strong practical experience designing steel, reinforced concrete, timber and masonry building structures.

  • Proven experience in structural analysis, calculations and foundation design.

  • A strong background delivering residential and commercial building projects.

  • Knowledge of relevant UK Building Regulations, British Standards and Eurocodes.

  • Proficiency in structural analysis and design software.

  • Excellent communication, technical problem-solving and project management skills.



The Benefits

This Senior Structural Engineer position offers the opportunity to work on diverse building projects within a supportive consultancy, with genuine scope for professional development and progression towards an Associate-level position.

If you are an experienced Senior Structural Engineer looking for a technically challenging role with long-term career prospects, this could be an excellent next step.

Apply now to find out more about this Senior Structural Engineer opportunity.

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