Senior Structural Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join a well-established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with offices across the UK. With over 35 staff operating from three regional offices, the business provides structural, civil, and geo-environmental engineering services for clients across a range of sectors including residential, commercial, education, healthcare, and heritage.

With a strong reputation built over decades, the consultancy delivers design-led engineering solutions across projects typically ranging from £500k to £30m.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Structural Engineer with 6+ years' UK consultancy experience who is looking for greater project autonomy, team involvement, and the opportunity to contribute technically to a wide range of interesting work. The position will be based in their Derby office, with flexible working options available.

• Lead and manage structural engineering projects
• Prepare structural calculations and oversee technical delivery across a variety of materials and building types
• Carry out structural surveys, inspections, and prepare detailed technical reports
• Manage junior engineers and support team development
• Liaise with clients, architects, contractors, and other consultants
• Ensure compliance with building regulations, codes of practice, and internal quality standards
• Assist in fee proposals and resource planning
• Attend site and design team meetings as required

• Degree-qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering (MEng or BEng)
• Minimum 6 years' experience in a UK consultancy environment
• Chartered or working towards chartership (ICE or IStructE)
• Strong technical delivery skills across multiple structural materials
• Experience managing your own projects and/or leading small design teams
• Survey and Report writing experience
• Familiar with relevant software packages (e.g., Tekla, Tedds, Revit, AutoCAD)
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to site as required

• Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 DOE
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Flexible working arrangement (to be discussed)
• Annual profit share
• CPD support and mentoring
• Annual professional membership fees paid
• Long-term progression opportunities

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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