Senior Structural Engineer

Job Description:

We’re seeking a talented Senior Structural Engineer to join our client’s expanding Nottingham team. In this role, you’ll lead the design and delivery of standout residential and commercial projects, making a tangible impact on the built environment.

From concept through to completion, you’ll work on a diverse range of developments while advancing your expertise and growing your career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

What’s on offer:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• Professional chartership support
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Employer pension contributions
• Paid overtime
• Interest-free travel loans

The role:

• Lead and manage a diverse portfolio of projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes at every stage.
• Deliver projects across industrial, residential, retail, commercial, and healthcare sectors, meeting Building Regulations and industry standards.
• Collaborate with architects, clients, and multidisciplinary teams to develop well-coordinated design solutions.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget, upholding the company’s reputation for quality and reliability.
• Undertake structural inspections and assessments of new and existing properties, applying expertise in concrete, steel, timber, and masonry.
• Carry out structural analysis and design using industry-standard software (e.g., Tekla Structural Designer, Tedds), producing accurate drawings, reports, and technical outputs.
• Prepare clear, professional documentation including structural survey reports and design deliverables.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering growth and contributing to team development.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Proven ability to manage projects independently, from concept through to delivery.
• Strong technical knowledge of both new-build and refurbishment structures.
• Experience working with a variety of materials: steel, concrete, timber, and masonry.
• A supportive approach to mentoring junior engineers and technicians.
• Proactive, hands-on mindset with a passion for high-quality structural design.
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence working alongside clients, architects, and contractors.
• Proficiency in structural design software (e.g., Tekla, Tedds, ETABS, or similar).
• Chartered (IStructE or ICE), or close to achieving chartership with clear progress.
• Degree-qualified (MEng or BEng in Civil Engineering, or equivalent).