Senior Structures Engineer

Senior Structural Engineer - Contract Location: London (Hybrid Working) Rate: £45-£50 per hour IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Job Type: Contract Are you an experienced Senior Structural Engineer with a strong understanding of Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs), structural robustness and progressive collapse principles?

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Structural Engineer to join an established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy, supporting a range of structural engineering and building safety projects across the UK. This opportunity will suit an experienced Structural Engineer with a strong background in building structures, structural assessments and the evaluation of existing buildings, particularly high-rise residential developments.

The role will focus primarily on building safety, including structural investigations, desk studies, site inspections and technical reporting to assess the structural integrity and robustness of Higher-Risk Buildings. Key Responsibilities

• Undertake structural assessments and investigations of existing buildings, with a particular focus on Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs).
• Assess structural robustness and progressive collapse risks in accordance with relevant design standards and Building Regulations.
• Produce detailed desk studies, structural assessment reports and technical recommendations.
• Carry out site inspections to assess structural condition, identify defects and recommend appropriate remedial measures.
• Review existing structural designs, construction methods and building information to evaluate structural integrity.
• Undertake structural calculations, analysis and detailed design where required.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications and schedules to support building safety assessments.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver technically sound and compliant solutions. About You
• Minimum 10 years' experience in Structural Engineering, ideally within a consultancy environment.
• Chartered or working towards Chartership with IStructE or ICE.
• Strong understanding of Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs) and associated building safety requirements.
• Good knowledge of structural robustness, disproportionate collapse and progressive collapse principles.
• Experience assessing high-rise buildings and understanding different construction methods and structural systems.
• Experience undertaking structural inspections, condition surveys and defect assessments.
• Strong working knowledge of Eurocodes, British Standards and UK Building Regulations.
• Experience producing detailed structural calculations, technical reports, specifications and recommendations.
• Broad experience working with different structural materials, including steel, concrete, masonry and timber. &...

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