Senior Structural Engineer

Mjconsulting; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Ipswich is seeking an experienced Civil or Structural Engineer to manage a diverse portfolio of projects. The role emphasizes practical problem-solving, client collaboration, and project leadership in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates should have over 6 years of UK design experience and a civil engineering degree. This role offers the opportunity for autonomy, mentorship, and a competitive salary. Ability to see your designs realized is a key aspect of this position.

Benefits

Practical mentorship

Chartership support

Genuine autonomy in work

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience with confidence in multi-material structures.
• Experience managing projects and teams.
• Ability to apply technical judgment effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver diverse designs from residential to commercial projects.
• Engage and collaborate closely with clients and teams.
• Lead your own team and manage projects independently.
• Solve problems quickly without excessive paperwork.

Skills

Civil or Structural Engineering experience

UK design experience

Commercial awareness

Clear communication skills

Education

Civil or Structural Engineering degree

Job description

Location: Ipswich

Salary: Negotiable, based on experience

Enjoy real responsibility, varied projects, and a team that values practical solutions and commercial sense from day one. At JMS, you'll work on everything from unique residential builds to multi-storey commercial sites worth compilation £12m, handling client conversations and technical decisions instead of endless process.

JMS is known for efficiency, autonomy, and work that makes a difference – here, your designs get built, and your ideas shape communities.

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver designs that actually get built – enjoy a varied portfolio, from bespoke homes and commercial buildings to historic renovations, retail spaces, infrastructure, and industrial projects.
• Engage closely with clients, architects, and contractors, shaping design decisions through proactive collaboration and clear communication.
• Manage your own team, workload and projects, supported by experienced engineers who let you lead.
• Apply technical judgment to solve problems quickly, not get bogged down in paperwork.

What We're Looking For

• Civil or Structural Engineering degree, ideally working toward Chartership.
• 6+ years UK design experience, with confidence in multi-material structures.
• Commercial awareness; understanding the balance between design ambition and real project delivery.
• Clear, practical communicator; willing to take the wheel and own your work.

What Makes JMS Different

• Freedom from micromanagement – genuine autonomy in your work.
• Varied, challenging portfolio: apartments, homes, commercial, and more.
• Practical mentorship, Chartership support, and a competitive salary.
• Work within a skilled, collaborative team committed to innovation and quality.
• Opportunity to see your designs built – not buried in bureaucracy.

Engineers who thrive in fast-paced, practical, and commercially minded teams will find this role rewarding.

Equal Opportunities

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available.

No recruitment agencies, please.