Chartered Structural Engineer

Position: Chartered Structural Engineer (Permanent)
Bennett & Game are pleased to be representing a well-established multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy based in Rochester who are seeking a Chartered Structural Engineer to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineer to take ownership of structural delivery across a varied project portfolio, working closely with in-house disciplines and external stakeholders to drive practical, buildable outcomes.

The successful candidate will support projects across the residential, commercial and industrial sectors, including new-build developments, structural refurbishments, extensions, change-of-use schemes and remedial works. You will be involved from early-stage concept and feasibility through to detailed design, construction support and final handover, producing clear calculations, drawings and reports that stand up to scrutiny on site and through approvals.

This role suits someone confident operating at chartered level, with the ability to lead designs, check and sign off deliverables and represent the business in a client-facing capacity.

Chartered Structural Engineer Job Overview

Lead structural design delivery across multiple live projects from concept through to construction

Structural analysis and design of steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, timber and foundations

Produce and review structural calculations, technical reports and design documentation

Support refurbishment and alteration works, including site inspections and surveys where required

Provide construction-stage input, responding to RFIs and resolving technical issues promptly

Coordinate with other internal disciplines to ensure integrated design and smooth project delivery

Liaise directly with clients, architects, contractors and local authorities to manage expectations and programme

Mentor and support junior engineers and technicians, improving quality and consistency of outputs

Maintain compliance with Eurocodes, UK Building Regulations and relevant British Standards

Chartered Structural Engineer

Job Requirements

Chartered status (CEng), ideally MIStruct

E or structurally focused MICE

Proven UK experience delivering building structures projects to completion

Strong technical capability with the confidence to check and sign off designs and reports

Experience across new build, refurbishment and structural alterations

Familiarity with structural design and analysis software used in UK consultancy environments

Strong communication skills, comfortable in a client-facing role

Full UK driving licence preferred due to site visits

Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary, dependent on experience

Competitive overall package

Bonus scheme (in some years reaching up to £7,000)

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

5-day working week

Fuel allowance

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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