Job Description

Senior Engineer (Structural / Chartered)
Location: Newcastle

Role Overview

We are partnering with a well-established engineering practice to recruit a Senior Chartered Engineer. The successful candidate will report to a Section Lead and will play a key role in technical leadership, project delivery, and growing the practice.

Key Requirements & Attributes

• Chartered status (e.g. CEng, MICE or MIStructE)
• Strong track record of technical excellence and design rigour
• Demonstrable experience in overseeing structural engineering projects
• High level of personal responsibility and commitment beyond minimum contractual expectations
• Ability to generate new business through building relationships and networking

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee projects and lead staff allocated to them
• Support the Section Lead in supervising the team
• Coach non-chartered engineers and technicians. Foster development of technical skills, efficiency, and professional growth
• Lead feasibility studies, conceptual design, technical supervision, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance of finished structures. Translate architectural or client visions into functional and buildable structural designs
• Assist in coordinating office resources; contribute to regular reports on resource use and project load
• Responsible for ensuring safe practices on site visits, use of proper PPE, risk assessments, and maintaining quality and safety standards throughout projects
• Support in procuring new work, expanding business areas via marketing, networking, and client engagement
• Monitor project profitability, ensure project targets (budget, time, quality) are met; manage and allocate time effectively

General Responsibilities

• Developing client relationships and exploring new business opportunities
• Regular reporting on workload and resource utilisation
• Structural inspections and technical reports when required
• Staying current with technical developments, legislation, and best practice standards
• Contributing to marketing efforts and maintaining external profile through key relationships
• Working both independently and as part of multidisciplinary project teams
• Ensuring high standards of technical work, professionalism and efficiency across the team

Structural Engineer Responsibilities

• Carry out structural design works, inspections, and reporting
• Keep up to date with latest technical standards and legal requirements
• Contribute to project financial performance

On Offer

• Up to around £55,000
• Performance Bonus
• Hybrid Working
• 35-hour week
• 5% Matched Pension
• 33 days annual leave
• Private Medical
• Many more benefits

If you are a driven Structural Engineer keen to advance your career and thrive in a consultancy setting, please apply now for more details and to discuss next steps