Senior Structural Engineer

Vertical Recruitment Limited

Senior Structural Engineer
Nottingham | £42,000 – £50,000 + Hybrid + Flexible Working Hours + Bonus + Christmas Shutdown

We are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join a growing consultancy in Nottingham. This is an excellent opportunity to take a leading role in a supportive, close-knit team delivering a diverse portfolio of projects across public realm, highways, active travel, residential, commercial, education, and high-tech industrial developments.

The Role

* Lead the delivery of structural engineering projects from feasibility through to construction.

* Manage client relationships, acting as the main point of contact on allocated projects.

* Supervise, mentor, and review the work of junior engineers and technicians.

* Prepare and check structural calculations, design packages, and specifications.

* Carry out inspections and prepare technical reports.

* Coordinate design input across multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.

* Attend and lead site visits, design meetings, and project reviews.

* Contribute to technical discussions in the office, sharing knowledge and promoting best practice.

* Support Directors and Associates in developing new business opportunities and maintaining high professional standards.

About You

* Degree qualified in Structural Engineering (BEng / MEng).

* 5+ years’ experience working as a Structural Engineer in the UK.

* Chartered (MIStructE) or working towards Chartered status.

* Strong capability with 3D structural analysis and design software (e.g. Tekla Structural Designer, TEDDS).

* AutoCAD skills (Revit beneficial but not essential).

* Broad knowledge of structural design in steel, concrete, timber, and masonry.

* Experience with structural inspections and producing technical reports.

* Strong interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills.

* UK driving licence preferred.

What’s on Offer

* Competitive salary with clear opportunities for progression.

* Up to 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off + office closed over Christmas (typically two weeks, not taken from holiday allowance).

* Flexible working options following probation.

* Workplace pension scheme (5% employee contribution / 3% employer contribution, reviewed annually).

* Regular CPD sessions tailored to your role and requirements.

* Annual bonus scheme linked to company performance.

* Free gym membership.

* Cycle to work scheme.

Culture & Development

You’ll be joining a small, growing consultancy where engineers are given genuine responsibility and the chance to make an impact. With direct access to senior staff and a collaborative team culture, you’ll be supported in your professional development and encouraged to contribute to the future growth of the business