Senior Structural Engineer

Alexandersandco; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A structural and civil engineering practice in London is looking for a Senior Engineer to manage diverse projects in residential, commercial, and educational sectors. The role offers hybrid working and requires a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering along with 5+ years of experience. Key responsibilities include producing design solutions and preparing structural calculations. Strong communication skills and knowledge of current UK standards are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ relevant experience required.
• Comfortable with UK design and construction standards.
• Familiar with CDE collaboration platforms is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Produce design solutions from initial concept to detailed design.
• Prepare structural calculations according to Eurocodes.
• Compile calculation packs for Building Control submission.

Skills

Design solutions

Structural calculations

Reinforced concrete design

Steel design

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

TEKLA TEDDS

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Role

This UK-based structural and civil engineering practice provides expert advice and design services across a wide variety of projects. The team has built a strong reputation for delivering first‑class service and elegant, practical engineering solutions. Designs are developed to be straightforward, relevant, economical and sensible, with close attention to detail and aesthetics.

Main Responsibilities

This Senior Engineer role offers hybrid office/home working and involves a diverse range of projects including residential, industrial, commercial, hotels, sports, hospitality, leisure, and education. The successful candidate will work within a small team, take ownership of projects and their own workload, and collaborate closely with structural engineering colleagues. This role is ideal for a structural engineer ready to step up into a Senior position.

You Will

• Produce design solutions from initial concept through to detailed design.
• Prepare structural calculations in accordance with Eurocodes.
• Design in reinforced concrete, steel, masonry, timber and foundations.
• Prepare PDF mark‑ups of designs.
• Compile calculation packs for Building Control submission.
• Prepare technical reports.
• Communicate directly with clients and the wider design team.
• Attend meetings and undertake site visits.

Skills, Education & Qualifications Preferred

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
• 5+ years’ relevant experience.
• Comfortable working to current UK design and construction standards.
• Good working knowledge of TEKLA TEDDS and TSD.
• Familiar with PDF mark‑up software (e.g., Bluebeam Revu).
• Experience with CDE collaboration platforms is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills and written English.
• Ability to work within a team to solve meaningful engineering problems.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Accounting

Location

London, England, United Kingdom