Permanent
Senior Structural Engineer
RGB Recruitment
Exeter
Posted: 08 October 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 06 November 2026
Ref: 225700672
Ready to take the lead on technically interesting structural projects and make a visible impact within a respected consultancy?
We are recruiting a Senior Structural Engineer for an established engineering practice with a strong pipeline of work. This is a hands-on senior appointment offering the chance to steer projects from early feasibility through to construction, while supporting colleagues and becoming a trusted point of contact for clients and design teams.
What Makes this Opportunity Stand out
- Ownership of a varied portfolio rather than a narrow package of work.
- Direct involvement throughout the project lifecycle, from first appraisal to completion on site.
- A genuine balance of technical design, project leadership and client contact.
- Scope to influence standards, improve delivery and help develop the wider engineering team.
- A role where sound judgement, commercial awareness and practical problem-solving are valued.
What you''ll be doing
- Taking responsibility for structural schemes from concept design through detailed delivery and construction support.
- Producing and reviewing calculations, reports, specifications, drawings and tender information.
- Coordinating engineers and technicians, setting priorities and keeping outputs on programme.
- Working closely with architects, contractors, clients and fellow consultants to resolve design issues efficiently.
- Preparing scopes, fee proposals, resource plans and delivery programmes.
- Monitoring budgets and identifying variations or additional services at the appropriate stage.
- Visiting sites, attending project meetings and responding to technical queries with confidence.
- Checking work before issue and maintaining clear, accurate project records.
- Coaching less experienced team members and contributing to a positive technical culture.
What You''ll Bring
- A strong track record in structural engineering design and project delivery within a consultancy setting.
- Chartered or Incorporated status, or clear progress towards professional registration with a recognised engineering institution.
- Good working knowledge of Eurocodes, UK design standards, Building Regulations and relevant health and safety duties.
- Experience with structural analysis tools and drawing software such as AutoCAD or equivalent packages.
- The ability to lead project teams, coordinate competing demands and maintain quality under deadline pressure.
- Commercial understanding across fees, scope, resources and programme management.
- Clear communication and the confidence to build credible relationships with clients and project partners.
- A careful, organised approach with high standards of technical checking and documentation.
The Person
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You are likely to be an experienced structural engineer who still enjoys the technical detail but is equally comfortable directing a team, challenging a design and speaking with clients. You will be pragmatic, accountable and able to see the wider commercial picture without compromising engineering quality.
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Want to know more?
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Submit your details or contact Patrick Makeig-Jones at RGB Recruitment for a confidential conversation about the position, current workload and recruitment process All applications will be handled discreetly
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