Senior Structural Engineer

Senior Structural Engineer
Cardiff

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a modern, forward-thinking civil & structural engineering consultancy for an experienced Structural Engineer at Senior level.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, design-led practice with a strong reputation for quality, precision and innovation across a diverse portfolio of projects.

The Role

The successful candidate will already be operating in a similar role and will be responsible for:

Delivering projects from concept design through to detailed design, including full tender and construction packages

Producing project documentation, structural calculations and design sketches

Attending client, design team and site meetings

Undertaking structural/site surveys and preparing structural reports

Liaising with statutory authorities, Architects, M&E consultants and contractors

Managing projects and delegating tasks to Technicians (particularly at Principal / Associate level)

Candidate Requirements

We are keen to speak with candidates who demonstrate:

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in structural engineering

BEng / MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered status or working towards Chartered Membership of the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStruct

E) or the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)

Strong technical design capability across steel, reinforced concrete, timber, masonry and composite construction to British Standards and Eurocodes

Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills

Proven project management ability

Experience attending and contributing to site meetings

Strong report writing skills and exceptional attention to detail

Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise a demanding workload

Technical

Skills:

Working knowledge of the Tekla design suite (e.g. Tedds, Structural Designer, Portal Frame, Connection Designer) or similar

Competent in Microsoft Office

AutoCAD and Revit experience beneficial (not essential)

Understanding of Civil Engineering principles including drainage and groundworks

Sufficient IT capability to support hybrid working

The Package

Competitive salary circa £50,000+ per annum (depending on experience and level)

Flexible hybrid working (office + home-based)

22 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + 3 additional days at Christmas

Critical illness cover

Pension scheme

High-spec laptop, hardware and software to support flexible working

Ongoing training and full support toward Chartership and continued professional development

Regular social and team-building events

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive consultancy that genuinely values its people and offers clear career progression within a supportive environment