Senior Structural Engineer

Senior Structural Engineer at HDR

As a Senior Structural Engineer you will have the opportunity to design and assist on projects designated by your Group Leader, carry out detailed design and calculations, prepare designs, specifications, reports and drawings, and oversee and direct CAD/Revit technicians and junior engineers as required.

You will be part of an employee‑owned organisation that supports career advancement and professional growth.

We are looking for a self‑starter who thrives in fast‑paced, collaborative environments, mentors junior engineers, works closely with other disciplines and contractors, maintains a positive attitude, and can deliver high‑quality technical work under tight deadlines.

• Design and assist supervising projects, establishing client brief, technical requirements, scope of works, cost plans and agreed deliverables.
• Agree level of service and project design duties with your Group Leader or Line Manager, understanding the relationship with the fee.
• Assist the Group Leader with monitoring engineering/CAD/Revit resource requirements for each project within your control.
• Carry out engineering concept design to detailed designs, tender, and contract.
• Attend meetings and site visits to review/monitor works, undertake surveys, and progress the projects.
• Liaise with the design team to produce coordinated designs.
• Provide positive contributions to design/project meetings and maintain regular in‑house design reviews and checks.
• Monitor and control project progress, design variations and project financial budgets where applicable.
• Maintain excellent client and design team relationships to achieve high levels of satisfaction and repeat business.

• BEng, MSc in Structural or Civil Engineering or an equivalent subject/qualification.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in structural engineering designing and managing projects within a design consultancy, engineering firm or main contractor.
• Experience in structural design for data centres is highly advantageous.
• Ongoing pursuit of Chartered status and/or business qualifications where applicable.
• Proficiency in appropriate project and structural design analysis software such as Revit and Tekla.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar analytical software.
• Experience in design calculations and layouts.
• Ability to design and detail in steel, concrete, masonry and wood.
• Understanding of gravity analysis and lateral analysis.
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.

Primary

Location:

United Kingdom – England – London

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule:

Full‑time

Employee Status:
Regular

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.