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Senior Structural Engineer

Job Posted: 16 days ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Takeley

Expire in: 11 days

Job Description

Senior Structural Engineer

Location: Essex
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Are you a Senior Structural Engineer ready to take more ownership, lead projects from the front, and work within a consultancy that genuinely values technical quality over box-ticking?

We’re partnering with a long-established and highly respected civil and structural engineering consultancy in Essex, known for delivering practical, efficient and buildable design solutions across a wide range of sectors. With a strong pipeline of work and a loyal client base, they are now looking to appoint a Senior Structural Engineer to strengthen their growing team.

Why This Role?

Genuine project ownership from early design through to completion

Strong, steady pipeline of varied and technically interesting projects

Supportive leadership team with real technical expertise

Clear progression opportunities within a stable, growing consultancy

Opportunity to mentor junior engineers and shape team development

Competitive salary and strong overall benefits package

The Role

As a Senior Structural Engineer, you will play a leading role in the delivery of structural projects across residential, commercial, education and mixed-use developments. You will be responsible for driving designs forward, coordinating technical outputs and ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, safely and to a high standard.

You will also act as a key point of contact for clients and design teams, helping to maintain and develop strong working relationships while contributing to repeat business and long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

Lead structural design on projects from concept through to construction

Produce, review and sign off calculations, drawings and technical reports

Manage the technical delivery of multiple projects concurrently

Liaise directly with clients, architects, contractors and consultants

Attend design meetings, site visits and project workshops

Provide clear technical guidance to junior and intermediate engineers

Ensure solutions are practical, buildable and cost-effective

Contribute to continuous improvement in design standards and delivery

About You

Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering

Proven experience in a structural consultancy environment

Strong technical capability in steel, concrete, timber and masonry design

Confident using structural design software and AutoCAD (Revit beneficial)

Comfortable taking responsibility for projects and client interaction

Strong communication skills with a collaborative mindset

Chartered or nearing Chartership (ICE / IStructE) preferred

Full UK driving licence advantageous for site/client visits

What You’ll Get

A genuinely supportive and technically strong engineering environment

Freedom to take ownership and make decisions on your projects

Hybrid working with flexibility built into the culture

Exposure to a wide variety of interesting building projects

Clear pathway for progression within the business

Competitive salary and benefits package

Interested?

If you’re a Senior Structural Engineer looking for a role where you can take real responsibility, be trusted with your work and continue progressing your career in a stable and respected consultancy, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply in confidence today or get in touch for a discreet conversation

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