As part of Astute’s People Plus retained search, Astute’s Nuclear Team is exclusively partnering with Rodgers Leask, a leading engineering consultancy, to recruit a Senior Structural Engineer for its Bristol or Derby site.
The strategically important Senior Structural Engineer role comes with a salary of £50,000–£55,000+ (flexible for chartered or exceptional candidates), alongside strong development opportunities and a clear pathway for progression.
If you’re a Senior Structural Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that delivers complex, high-impact projects in a collaborative and technically driven environment, then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Structural Engineer role
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will:
- Lead structural design activities and take ownership of engineering packages from concept through to delivery
- Perform and check detailed hand calculations
- Produce and review engineering drawings
- Lead and mentor a small team (typically a technician and/or junior engineer)
- Liaise directly with clients and key stakeholders
- Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, regulations, and security requirements
- Work independently on assigned project deliverables
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
- A strong experience in structural engineering design
- A high level of design experience with reinforced concrete and steel
- Experience with timber and masonry (desirable)
- Proficiency in hand calculations and engineering drawing production/review
- Experience with in-situ and precast concrete (highly desirable for Bristol-based candidates)
- Proven track record working independently in design-led roles
- Experience leading teams or mentoring junior engineers
- Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) is advantageous
Personal skills
The Senior Structural Engineer role would suit someone who is:
- Technically strong with excellent attention to detail
- A confident leader with mentoring capability
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
- Effective in client-facing and stakeholder communication
- Adaptable within highly regulated and security-sensitive environments
Salary and benefits of the Senior Structural Engineer role
- Competitive salary of £50,000–£55,000+ (flexible for high-calibre candidates)
- Opportunity to work on complex, high-impact infrastructure and defence projects
- Clear pathway for career progression and chartership support
- Collaborative and technically driven working environment
- Hybrid working potential after initial probation (case-by-case basis)
Additional Requirements
- Must be eligible for BPSS clearance (mandatory)
- SC clearance is advantageous but not required
- Must have the right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
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