Senior Structural Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer with the ability to lead projects and manage a growing team for a long-established, Yorkshire-based Consultancy. They have over three decades of experience delivering Civil, Structural and Geo-Environmental Engineering solutions across the UK. Known for its collaborative culture and client-focused approach, the practice has built a strong reputation for providing elegant, efficient and commercially aware design solutions that balance technical excellence with practical constructability.

As a Senior Structural Engineer, you will take responsibility for projects from concept through to completion, overseeing feasibility studies, scheme design, detailed calculations and the production of technical drawings and specifications. You will be involved throughout all RIBA stages, ensuring designs are coordinated, compliant and delivered to programme and budget. The Consultancy works across a diverse portfolio including bespoke residential developments, housing schemes, commercial buildings, industrial units, educational facilities and refurbishment projects, giving you exposure to a varied and technically interesting workload.

You will lead on structural design in a range of materials including steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and timber, carrying out structural assessments, site inspections and reporting where required. Working closely with architects, developers, contractors and fellow engineering disciplines, you will play a key role in delivering integrated solutions that are both innovative and buildable. You will also contribute to value engineering exercises, risk assessments and technical reviews, ensuring that projects consistently meet the highest standards of safety, quality and efficiency.

Alongside project leadership, you will manage and mentor junior engineers and technicians, providing guidance, reviewing design work and supporting their professional development towards Chartership. You will help shape internal processes, contribute to business development where appropriate and maintain strong client relationships, reinforcing the Consultancy's reputation for responsiveness and technical excellence.

This role offers the chance to step into a supportive and forward-thinking Consultancy where innovation, collaboration and proactive problem solving are actively encouraged. You will be trusted with significant responsibility, given the autonomy to lead projects with confidence and play a central role in the continued growth and success of the structural engineering team.

To succeed in this position, you will be a Chartered or near Chartered Engineer (IStructE or ICE) with demonstrable experience in leading structural engineering projects across a broad range of sectors. You will possess strong analytical and design capabilities, a thorough understanding of current UK design standards and building regulations, and a proven ability to manage multiple projects effectively. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential, enabling you to inspire confidence in colleagues, clients and external stakeholders alike.

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