Senior Structural Engineer

Bailey Partnership is an award winning multidisciplinary consultancy, recently recognised by the Building Magazine as the fastest-growing consultancy in the UK.

Established in 1971 and operating from 13 offices across the South of England, East Midlands, Scotland, Manchester and Gibraltar, we are a Building Top 150 consultancy offering Architectural, Interior Design, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Fire Engineering, Project Management, Civil & Structural Engineering, Building Services Engineering, and Town Planning services.

Our ethos is based on efficiency, flexibility, accessibility and being passionate about what we do, always striving to build meaningful enduring relationships with our clients and industry partners.

Our ongoing success is built on our relentless pursuit of excellence. Our experience alongside our highly motivated, well trained and professionally qualified staff ensures the very best service.

About the Role: 

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Structural Engineer to lead the design, analysis, and assessment of diverse structural projects. In this role, you won’t just be crunching numbers; you’ll be a technical cornerstone of our multidisciplinary team, ensuring the safety, stability, and excellence of everything we build.

You will work seamlessly with architects, civil engineers, and specialists to deliver holistic, sustainable, and efficient solutions that exceed client expectations from concept to completion.

Main Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Technical Leadership: Lead complex calculations (loads, stresses, pressures) for steel, concrete, timber, and masonry structures.


• Design & Delivery: Oversee the production of comprehensive construction drawings, specifications, and technical reports using 2D/3D industry-standard software.


• Quality Assurance: Perform rigorous technical reviews and approvals of engineering deliverables to ensure 100% accuracy and code compliance.


• Site Management: Conduct site inspections and surveys, managing project documentation and remedial design for existing structures.


• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a key representative for the business, liaising with clients and leading cross-discipline collaborations to solve complex buildability challenges.
  

About you: 

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Structural Engineering.


• Professional Status: Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with a relevant body (e.g., IStructE or ICE).


• Track Record: Proven experience managing structural aspects of large-scale or complex projects through the full lifecycle.


• Regulatory Expertise: Extensive knowledge of UK Building Regulations, Health & Safety legislation, and modern construction sequencing.


• Material Mastery: Deep understanding of the properties, sustainability, and application of various construction materials.
  

Benefits: 

• Join a dynamic consultancy with excellent progression opportunities


• Regular and committed training and CPD opportunities


• Up to 27 days holiday (increasing with length of service)


• Regular sports & social events - BBQ’s, boat trips, bowling nights!


• Private Healthcare


• Excellent enhanced pension scheme


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Access to 24/7 counselling through our employee assistance helpline

And much more...!

For a confidential chat, please speak to our Talent Acquisition Manager, Rachel Gilchrist, at [email protected] 

Bailey Partnership (Group) Ltd is committed to providing a workplace free from all forms of discrimination and harassment, and we expect all employees to be welcoming, inclusive and respectful to their colleagues. We actively promote equal opportunities, and continuously strive to value our diverse workforce.