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Senior Structural Engineer

Job in Kent, Kent County, England, UK
Listing for: Carrington West
Full Time, Contract position
Listed on 2026-05-27
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering, Structural Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 50 GBP Hourly GBP 50.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Senior Structural Engineer

Location:

North Kent
Rate: £40-50 per-hour
Contract Length: 6 months (potential extension)
Arrangement:
Hybrid

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join a growing consultancy working with some of the UK's largest retailers and developers. The business has a strong and varied pipeline of work across the food and retail, healthcare, commercial, and residential sectors, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to work on a wide range of technically challenging projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer looking to further develop their technical expertise while working within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

The Role

· Undertaking detailed structural engineering design across a variety of projects including food & retail, healthcare, commercial, and residential developments

· Preparing technical reports, calculations, and presentations following site surveys and throughout various project stages

· Collaborating with Revit Technicians in the production of CAD/BIM models and project documentation to ensure timely delivery

· Undertaking site inspections and liaising with clients, architects, consultants, and contractors

· Representing the company at meetings with clients, contractors, and wider industry stakeholders

· Ensuring projects are delivered to a high standard, within agreed deadlines and budgets

· Contributing towards sustainable and net-zero carbon construction initiatives

· Supporting the management of project financials where appropriate

· Working with Tekla Structural Designer or equivalent FEM analysis and design software

Requirements

· Minimum of 6 years' experience within structural engineering

· Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering (BEng/BSc/MEng/MSc)

· Strong knowledge of structural design across steel, reinforced concrete, timber, and traditional build structures

· Experience working on significant commercial or complex building structures

· Proficiency with Tekla Structural Designer or similar structural analysis software

· Excellent communication and client-facing skills

· Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment

· Desire to progress towards Chartership is advantageous

Benefits

· Flexible hybrid working arrangement

· Competitive contract rate

· Office based in an idyllic North Kent location with excellent transport links and nearby railway station

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If you interested in this role, apply with a most updated CV or call the number below for more information.

Footnote

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location, or seniority does not suit you specifically, then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, and our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call James Gillespie at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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