Senior Structural Engineer

  • rise technical recruitment
  • City, Leeds
  • Dec 05, 2025
Full time Construction Structural Engineer Architect and Design

Job Description

Senior Structural Engineer
Leeds + Office-Based with Flexibility + Site Visits
45,000 - 55,000 + Twice-Yearly Bonus + 25 Days Holiday + Healthcare Scheme + Pension

Excellent opportunity for a Structural Engineer to take a leading position in a growing, award-winning engineering firm, working autonomously on a wide range of projects and the ability for long-term progression.

On offer is the chance to step into more senior responsibilities, influence project delivery across multiple sectors, and play a key role in the continued growth and technical development of the team.

This expanding consultancy has seen steady increases in workload, known for delivering high-quality structural solutions across a range of sectors. With rising demand and a strong pipeline of repeat business, they are entering an exciting phase of growth and strengthening their senior engineering capability.

In this role, you will split your time between the office and site visits, leading projects from early concept and tender stages through to detailed design and delivery.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to advance their career, take ownership of significant projects, and become a key technical figure within a forward-moving business

The Role:
Producing structural design calculations across a range of sectors and materials
Taking the technical lead on projects and running multiple jobs simultaneously
Overseeing drafting staff and coordinating the preparation of drawings and tender packages
Carrying out structural inspections, report writing and house surveys
Liaising with clients, contractors and project teams to support successful delivery
Mentoring junior staff within the office
Exposure to diverse projects including fuel and energy sites, airports, commercial schemes and residential developments

The Person:
Previous experience in a Senior/Principal Structural position
Strong experience delivering projects across multiple sectors and using all common building materials
Skilled in structural software packages (e.g., MasterSeries, AutoCAD)
UK right to work (no sponsorship available)