Senior Structural Engineer

Shou; Norwich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Civil or Structural Engineer with over 6 years of design experience. You will manage diverse projects, liaising closely with clients and contractors while ensuring technical integrity and practical solutions. The firm offers genuine autonomy, a varied portfolio, and support for professional development. This role is ideal for engineers who thrive in dynamic teams and appreciate the opportunity to see their designs implemented in real-world applications.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Chartership support

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• 6+ years of UK design experience in multi-material structures.
• Strong commercial awareness balancing design ambition and delivery.
• Willingness to take ownership of projects and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver designs for various projects including residential and commercial.
• Engage with clients and contractors for design collaborations.
• Manage your own team and workload with support from senior engineers.
• Solve problems quickly and focus on project execution.

Skills

Technical judgment

Project management

Client communication

Problem-solving

Education

Civil or Structural Engineering degree

Job description

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 up to £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 Were 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.

Were 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.