Senior Structural Engineer

Job Description:

Chartered Structural Engineer (Façades)

Location: Leicestershire
Sector: Structural Engineering / Building Consultancy

We are seeking a talented and experienced Chartered Structural Engineer with a strong background in building façades to join a growing and dynamic engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile projects, delivering innovative façade and structural solutions across a range of sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver structural engineering design on façade and building envelope projects
• Carry out structural analysis and calculations for façade systems (including glass, cladding, curtain walling, and support systems)
• Provide technical input across all project stages, from concept through to construction
• Collaborate with architects, contractors, and specialist façade consultants
• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards and regulations (Eurocodes / British Standards)
• Review and approve drawings, specifications, and calculations
• Support junior engineers and contribute to team development
• Attend client meetings and act as a technical point of contact

About You

• Chartered Engineer (CEng), ideally with MIStructE or MICE
• Proven experience as a Structural Engineer within consultancy or specialist engineering environments
• Strong experience working with façade systems / building envelopes
• Solid understanding of structural materials including steel, concrete, aluminium, and glass
• Experience with structural analysis and design software (e.g. Tekla, Robot, ETABS, SAP2000)
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage stakeholders
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and commercially aware

Desirable Experience

• Experience working on complex or high-rise buildings
• Knowledge of façade-specific standards and testing requirements
• Temporary works or connection design experience
• Exposure to international projects

Why Join?

• Work on architecturally complex and high-profile developments
• Opportunity to specialise further in façade engineering
• Clear pathway for career progression
• Collaborative and forward-thinking team environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Applications

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more, please apply online today, attaching a copy of your current CV.

Due to the vast number of applications that we receive, it is not possible for us to contact all applicants; therefore, only suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear anything back within 7 days of submitting your application, you have unfortunately not been selected.

Linsco is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered on their merits regardless of background, characteristics or personal circumstances. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.