Senior Structural Engineer

Bristol
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Senior Structural Engineer
Bath – Commutable from Bristol
£40,000 - £55,000 DOE | Hybrid Working + Major UK Projects + Progession & Devleopment

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Structural Engineer to join a leading team in Bath and play a key role in delivering some of the UK’s most significant and architecturally ambitious projects. If you’re passionate about structural design, sustainability, and working on high-profile schemes, this role offers an excellent platform to progress your career.

The Role
You’ll be part of a highly regarded team delivering innovative and sustainable structural engineering solutions on major UK and international projects. From landmark cultural buildings to state-of-the-art sports venues and complex commercial schemes, you’ll have the chance to contribute to work that shapes skylines and communities. This is a technically challenging position, suited to someone who enjoys pushing boundaries in design and leading teams to success.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and deliver creative structural engineering solutions for large, complex projects

  • Produce high-quality calculations, models, reports, and presentations on time and within budget

  • Review work for quality assurance and present designs at client and stakeholder meetings

  • Collaborate with architects, clients, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions

  • Support bid proposals and competition entries

  • Mentor and guide junior engineers while contributing to the development of the wider team

  • Build and maintain strong professional networks, both internally and externally

    About You

  • Extensive structural design experience, ideally on large or high-profile UK projects

  • Proven track record as a lead engineer delivering technically demanding schemes

  • Strong knowledge of British, US, and European design codes

  • Skilled in analysis software (e.g., CSC Fastrak, TEDDS, ROBOT, ETABS, SAFE)

  • Experience with BIM/modelling software (e.g., Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper)

  • Chartered (IStructE/ICE or equivalent) with relevant degree qualifications

  • A collaborative leader with a passion for mentoring and team development

    What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package

  • Hybrid working arrangements

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with flexible holiday options

  • Generous pension scheme

  • Private medical cover, life assurance, and income protection

  • Flexible benefits including cycle scheme, dental, optical, travel insurance, and discounts

  • Enhanced parental leave policies

  • Early finish on the last Friday of every month

  • Funded professional memberships and structured career development opportunities

  • Supportive, inclusive, and social team culture with wellbeing initiatives

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