Senior Structural Engineer

Our client, a highly respected and growing engineering consultancy based in Cheapside, City of London, is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineer who enjoys working on complex, design-led projects and wants to play a meaningful role in delivering innovative structural solutions. The successful candidate will join a collaborative environment where technical excellence, professional development, and creative problem-solving are genuinely valued.

Joining a well-established multidisciplinary team, you ll work alongside experienced engineers, technicians, and project leaders on a broad range of high-profile schemes across commercial, residential, education, and mixed-use sectors. The role offers exposure to projects from early concept through to delivery, giving you the chance to influence design outcomes and work closely with architects and clients. You ll be trusted to lead elements of projects, mentor junior staff, and contribute to a culture that encourages fresh thinking and technical innovation.

Our client is looking for a proactive and technically capable Senior Structural Engineer who can combine strong design skills with confident communication and project leadership. This role suits someone who enjoys taking ownership, collaborating across disciplines, and contributing to high-quality engineering outcomes in a fast-paced consultancy environment.

What s On Offer

• Exposure to architecturally ambitious and technically challenging projects across multiple sectors.
• Clear pathway toward leadership responsibilities and long-term career progression.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance.
• Ongoing investment in professional development, including Chartership support and mentoring opportunities.
• A collaborative, design-focused culture where your ideas and input genuinely shape projects.
• Modern central London office environment with a strong team ethos and regular social and networking events.

What You Need To Succeed

• Proven experience in structural design within a UK design consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of UK building regulations and relevant design codes.
• Proficiency with industry-standard software such as Tekla Structural Designer, MasterSeries, Robot, or similar.
• Ability to manage projects or work packages from concept through to delivery.
• Experience coordinating with architects, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication skills and confidence in client-facing situations.
• Ability to mentor and support junior engineers within the team.
• Chartered Engineer status with the IStructE/ICE (or actively working towards) is highly desirable.
• A strong academic background with a BEng or MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering.