Senior Structural Engineer
Recruit Engineering · South Elmsall, England ·
Senior Structural Engineer Bespoke Structures and Dynamic Systems | £55,000–£65,000 + comprehensive benefits package | Permanent An established engineering organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join its specialist team, working on complex, one-off projects across the live entertainment, experiential and automated systems sectors.
This is a role for an engineer who takes genuine pride in technical ownership. You'll be leading structural analysis and design from first principles all the way through to final delivery, working within a multidisciplinary team and bringing strong analytical thinking and creative problem-solving to bear on dynamic, unconventional and bespoke structures that push beyond standard engineering boundaries.
The Role Structural analysis and design: leading engineering analysis and design across bespoke structures, machinery and rigging systems Advanced calculations: performing detailed calculations using hand methods, engineering judgement and specialist analysis software Concept-to-delivery engineering: turning conceptual ideas into robust, fully compliant engineering solutions Cross-functional collaboration: working closely with design studios, project managers and manufacturing teams throughout the project lifecycle Technical communication: presenting engineering results, risks and recommendations clearly and confidently to a range of audiences Standards compliance: ensuring all designs meet applicable UK and international codes and standards Mentoring: supporting junior engineers and actively contributing to the development of the wider team External engagement: building and maintaining relationships with external engineering partners and consultants Continuous improvement: helping to develop engineering tools, refine processes and raise internal standards Design reviews: participating in technical discussions, design reviews and project meetings throughout delivery What We're Looking For Degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related discipline Significant experience in structural analysis and design, ideally on complex or bespoke structures Strong understanding of stress, deflection, stability and dynamic behaviour Proficiency with structural analysis tools such as RISA-3D, ...