Senior Structural Engineer

Overview

Ambitious engineering consultancy in Nottingham seeks an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to own and deliver a diverse project portfolio. You will lead technical delivery, manage programmes and budgets, and mentor junior staff in a collaborative, employee-focused environment. The role offers hybrid/flexible working and strong career development with ongoing training. You’ll build lasting client relationships and contribute to growth across sectors, from education to leisure.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• annual performance-related bonus
• 35 days annual leave
• enhanced pension contribution
• healthcare and wellbeing benefits
• flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of multiple projects concurrently
• Manage project programmes, resources and budgets
• Supervise, mentor and support graduate and junior engineers
• Prepare fee proposals, bids and tender submissions
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to generate repeat business
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams and external stakeholders
• Contribute to quality assurance procedures and technical best practice
• Support business development through networking and client engagement
• Share technical knowledge and contribute to the professional development of the wider team
• Act as Project Manager and/or Structural Lead on various schemes
• Deliver feasibility studies, concept designs and detailed structural designs
• Manage technical and commercial performance of projects
• Coordinate with clients, architects, contractors and design teams
• Review structural calculations, reports, specifications and drawings
• Maintain involvement throughout all project stages from inception to completion
• Undertake site inspections, surveys and client meetings
• Liaise with Building Control, warranty providers and statutory authorities
• Review third-party technical submissions and fabrication drawings
• Manage project risk, quality assurance and document control procedures
• Monitor project costs and support commercial management activities

Key requirements

• Degree qualified in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering or related discipline with a minimum 2:1
• Minimum 4–5 years’ experience in a structural engineering consultancy
• Chartered Engineer (IStructE or ICE) or working towards chartership
• Strong technical design across steel, concrete, timber and masonry structures
• Experience delivering both new-build and refurbishment projects
• Proficiency using Tekla Structural Designer
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and technicians
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations and construction health and safety legislation
• Proactive, solutions-focused with ability to work independently

• communication
• interpersonal skills
• mentoring
• Tekla Structural Designer
• steel, concrete, timber and masonry design
• new-build and refurbishment project delivery

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