Senior Structural Engineer

Senior Structural Engineer

Location:

Kent

Salary: £52,000 - £55,000

My client is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to play a key role in their Kent office. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects across multiple sectors and materials, taking a hands-on role in shaping innovative and high-quality structural design.

As a senior member of the team, you will take ownership of the technical delivery of projects from early concept through to completion. Reporting to the Associate Director, you’ll be responsible for producing and reviewing design work, coordinating with architects and consultants, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, sustainably, and to the highest professional standards.

About You

5–8 years’ post-graduate experience in structural engineering design

Strong understanding of UK codes, construction methods, and procurement processes

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or actively working toward chartership

Excellent communication, coordination, and leadership skills

A collaborative mindset and passion for creative, design-led engineering

Key Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day technical delivery of structural projects

Act as project lead, design manager, or discipline lead as needed

Prepare and review calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports

Coordinate with clients, architects, contractors, and other consultants

Attend design meetings, site inspections, and construction reviews

Manage budgets, schedules, and resource allocation

Support and mentor junior engineers

Contribute to team planning and project programming