Job Description:

The Company

A well-established and highly respected multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy in the South West is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join its growing team.
This is far from a “production-line” consultancy. Their work is shaped by the landscape, the environment, and the ambition of each project — resulting in a portfolio that is both diverse and technically stimulating. Projects range from clifftop residences and coastal/marine structures to island developments, zoological facilities, sustainable hospitality schemes, and complex refurbishments, alongside bespoke commercial work.
The business has built a reputation for delivering thoughtful, design-led engineering, working closely with architects and clients to strike the right balance between creativity and practicality. With structural, civil, and geotechnical teams working in true collaboration, they consistently deliver well-integrated, high-quality solutions.

The Role

As a Senior Structural Engineer, you’ll take on a key role that blends technical delivery, project leadership, and client interaction. You’ll be involved in projects from early-stage concept through to completion, contributing to both project outcomes and team development.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and detailing a broad range of structural systems, including:
  • Reinforced concrete and steel frames
  • Masonry and timber structures
  • Retaining walls, basements, and coastal engineering works
• Delivering innovative solutions on complex and unusual schemes, including clifftop properties, marine environments, and specialist leisure projects
• Assessing existing structures for condition, structural capacity, and potential for reuse or adaptation
• Interpreting architectural and M&E information to produce coordinated structural designs
• Preparing and reviewing technical documentation, including design reports, structural appraisals, and condition surveys
• Ensuring compliance with Eurocodes, British Standards, and current regulatory requirements
• Promoting best practice in health & safety across all project stages
• Supporting fee proposals and tender submissions
• Working collaboratively with civil and geotechnical engineers on integrated projects
• Undertaking site visits, inspections, and construction monitoring
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with clients, architects, contractors, and local authorities

About You

You’ll be a capable and confident Structural Engineer who enjoys working on varied and challenging projects, bringing:

• A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (BEng, MEng, or BSc)
• Typically 4–5+ years’ experience within a structural design consultancy
• Chartered status (IStructE or ICE) preferred, though not essential for the right individual
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and MasterSeries
• The ability to lead projects independently or contribute effectively within a team
• Strong technical capability, attention to detail, and clear communication skills
• A proactive approach to CPD and professional development
• A full UK driving licence
• The right to live and work in the UK without sponsorship

What’s On Offer

• Salary: £40,000 – £55,000, depending on experience
• Full-time hours (37.5 per week), with part-time considered
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Permanent position
• 28 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme

Training & Progression

• Full support toward Chartership or Incorporated status (IStructE or ICE)
• Structured one-to-one mentoring
• Regular performance and progression reviews
• Financial support for external courses, training, and industry events
• Ongoing in-house CPD covering both technical and professional development
• Clear and achievable career progression pathways

Why This Role?

If you’re looking to move away from repetitive, standardised projects and instead work on schemes with real character and technical challenge, this is a standout opportunity. You’ll join a consultancy that values engineering insight, creativity, and local expertise — offering you the chance to do genuinely engaging work while advancing your career.