Structural Engineer

About the company 

We are working with a well-established UK consultancy known for delivering expert structural and civil engineering advice across a diverse range of projects. Renowned for their first-class service and innovative yet practical solutions, they focus on creating designs that are economical, relevant, and elegantly detailed. With a strong reputation for attention to both technical detail and aesthetics, they consistently deliver sensible, high-quality outcomes tailored to their clients’ needs. Based in Kent, this practice thrives on collaboration and precision in all their engineering endeavors.

This role has been created to support the consultancy's continued growth and ensure they maintain the high standards their clients have come to expect. As their portfolio of projects expands, they are seeking additional expertise to manage increasing workloads and maintain their commitment to delivering elegant, practical, and economical engineering solutions. This position is vital for sustaining their reputation for excellence, fostering collaboration within the team, and ensuring they can continue to provide innovative designs while meeting project deadlines and client expectations.

The Structural Engineer will join a dynamic and collaborative team, working on a hybrid basis to deliver innovative designs across a diverse range of sectors, including residential, commercial, industrial, hospitality, schools, and leisure. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside industry-leading professionals while taking ownership of projects and contributing to creative and practical engineering solutions. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping designs from inception to completion, managing their own workload, and collaborating closely with the wider structural engineering team to deliver projects that blend technical excellence with aesthetic precision.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop design solutions from initial concepts through to project completion for structural engineering assignments.
• Perform calculations in accordance with Eurocodes and design structural elements in reinforced concrete, steel, masonry, timber, and foundations.
• Create detailed PDF mark-ups for design documentation.
• Assemble comprehensive calculation packages for building control submissions.
• Produce technical reports that clearly present engineering analyses and solutions.
• Collaborate effectively with clients and the wider design team to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Participate in project meetings and conduct site visits as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent qualification).
• Proficiency in Eurocodes and the ability to design structural elements in reinforced concrete, steel, masonry, timber, and foundations.
• Experience with structural analysis software and CAD tools.
• Strong technical report writing skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with clients and design teams.

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary package reflective of experience and expertise.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and support towards chartership.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Exposure to a wide variety of projects across multiple sectors.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK