CHARTERED STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

Overview

As a Chartered Structural Engineer, you will lead the structural design of a diverse portfolio of building projects from concept through construction. You will collaborate with clients, architects, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical, compliant solutions that meet current standards. The role encompasses technical leadership, project coordination, and mentoring of graduates, with significant exposure to business development and client relationships. You join a respected consultancy in Kent offering clear career progression and impact on varied, high-profile schemes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design process for projects from feasibility to completion
• Manage client relationships and coordinate with architects, contractors, and authorities
• Guide and mentor graduate engineers and technicians through technical reviews
• Design and assess structures across RC, steel, masonry, timber and hybrid systems
• Oversee drawings, specifications, and technical documentation; perform surveys and prepare reports
• Ensure compliance with British Standards, Eurocodes and industry guidance
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage project programmes, budgets, and technical submissions
• Contribute to fee proposals, support business development, and uphold quality, safety, and CDM 2015 requirements

Key requirements

• Chartered Engineer (MIStructE or MICE)
• proven structural design experience across multiple materials
• excellent communication skills and client-facing capability
• ability to mentor and develop junior staff
• experience with Tekla Structural Designer, TEDDS, ETABS, Robot or similar tools
• knowledge of British Standards, Eurocodes and CDM 2015
• strong project management and coordination skills

• excellent communication
• mentoring and coaching
• stakeholder management
• Tekla Structural Designer
• TEDDS
• ETABS

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