Senior Structural Engineer

Henley-on-Thames
4 months ago
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Senior Structural Engineer

Henley-on-Thames | Hybrid Working (1 day in the office)

Competitive Salary + Benefits

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Chartered Structural Engineer to join a well-established chartered building consultancy that is expanding its services and investing in the development of a new structural engineering capability.

This is a rare opportunity to lead and shape a new discipline within an established consultancy, working closely with an experienced team of building surveyors, designers, and technical specialists.

If you are a Chartered Engineer looking for greater autonomy, leadership responsibility, and the opportunity to build something from the ground up, this role offers the perfect platform.

The Role

As Senior Structural Engineer, you will take ownership of structural engineering services within the business, leading the design and delivery of projects across a diverse portfolio.

Projects typically include residential, commercial, and heritage buildings, ranging from structural alterations and extensions through to new-build developments.

You will work collaboratively with the wider professional team while also playing a key role in developing the internal systems, standards, and processes that will support the growth of the structural engineering function.

Key Responsibilities

Lead structural design across a variety of new build, extension, and refurbishment projects

Prepare structural calculations, drawings, and specifications in accordance with Eurocodes and UK Building Regulations

Carry out structural inspections and surveys, producing clear reports on defects, stability, and remedial solutions

Work closely with architects, building surveyors, contractors, and clients to deliver coordinated design solutions

Provide technical input and structural advice to the wider consultancy team

Manage project workloads, programmes, and budgets

Help develop internal standards, QA processes, and templates for the structural engineering service

About You

Chartered Engineer (CEng MICE or MIStructE) - essential

MEng or MSc in Structural or Civil Engineering

Minimum 6 years' experience in structural design and analysis

Strong knowledge of Eurocodes, BS standards, and Building Regulations

Experience using structural design software such as MasterSeries, Tekla, SCIA Engineer, or Autodesk Robot

Experience with BIM/Revit or Tekla would be advantageous

Excellent communication skills and the ability to produce clear technical reports

What Makes This Role Different

Opportunity to lead and develop a brand-new structural engineering service

Work within a well-established consultancy with a strong client base

Autonomy and influence in shaping the future direction of the discipline

Exposure to a wide range of interesting and technically varied projects

Flexible working with hybrid arrangements

Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary 

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension contribution

Hybrid working (typically one day per week in the Henley-on-Thames office)

Genuine opportunity to progress into a leadership role within the consultancy

If you are interested in this position please apply directly or contact Abi on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion

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