Senior Structural Engineer

Senior Structural Engineer

£48,000 – £52,000 plus benefits

Leeds

Full-Time / Permanent

A growing multi‑disciplinary consultancy in Leeds is looking for a Senior Structural Engineer who can genuinely take the reins, leading projects, shaping delivery, and being a trusted face for clients.

You’ll own structural projects from first concept through to construction, working across a mix of building and infrastructure schemes. The role suits someone who’s confident running programmes, managing stakeholders, and setting the technical standard for the team.

• Lead structural design and delivery, driving technical quality, programme and commercial outcomes
• Act as the key contact for clients, contractors and wider project partners
• Carry out and review structural analysis and design in steel, concrete, timber and masonry
• Produce and check reports, specifications, calculations and drawings
• Undertake site inspections and support construction‑stage queries
• Coordinate multi‑disciplinary inputs and manage project teams
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, reviewing work and supporting progression
• Allocate workloads and help manage team resources
• Contribute to fee proposals, client development and repeat business

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Chartered (MIStructE or MICE) preferred; near‑Chartered also considered
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong experience within a UK structural consultancy
• Solid technical capability across all main materials, with proven delivery from concept to site
• Working knowledge of Tekla Structural Designer, Tedds or similar
• Experience managing multiple projects, budgets and client expectations
• Confident leading and mentoring engineers and reviewing others’ designs
• Commercial awareness and the ability to make clear, independent technical decisions
• Strong communicator who stays calm under pressure and works well in multi‑disciplinary teams

• £48,000 – £52,000
• Contributory pension
• Private healthcare and life insurance
• Interest‑free travel loan
• 33 days annual leave (inc BH) with buy/sell options
• Varied project portfolio and a clear progression route within a growing team

This is a role for an ambitious engineer who wants real ownership of projects, people, and the growth of a successful structural team in Leeds.

Reference Number: 37

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Our client can only consider applications from candidates with a valid legal right to work in the United Kingdom.