Senior / Principal Structural Engineer: Take a leading role, on exciting and diverse projects at this supportive and established SME Multidisciplinary Consultancy. The role is based in Derby.
Overview
Our client is a prominent, award-winning UK consultancy delivering a comprehensive range of engineering and technical services. With a proven track record in major regeneration and strategic development, they provide integrated expertise across structural design, infrastructure planning and environmental land assessment. Their hands‑on approach and extensive sector experience spanning residential, commercial, healthcare and rail ensures robust, high-quality support throughout the entire project lifecycle.
They are seeking a Senior or Principal Structural Engineer to work within their experienced and supportive team in Derby.
Responsibilities
- Deliver structural engineering design for projects ranging from multi-storey buildings to small housing schemes across sectors including education, health, industrial, commercial, residential and regeneration.
- Produce designs using steel, timber, masonry and reinforced concrete, supported by hand calculations and industry-standard modelling tools such as TEKLA, TEDDS and CSC Portal Frame Designer.
- Work on schemes valued between £250,000 and £30 million, many of which are developed to BIM Level 2 standards.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams, external consultants, contractors and clients across the East Midlands and UK.
- Demonstrate strong communication skills—written, verbal and client-facing—to ensure high standards of service delivery.
- Support and mentor junior team members, contributing to the overall development and efficiency of the design team.
- Assist in preparing design reports, technical documentation and coordinating project deliverables from concept through to completion.
Requirements
- Degree-qualified (BEng/MEng) in Civil or Structural Engineering, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proven track record as a Senior or Principal Structural Engineer within a consultancy environment.
- Working toward or already holding professional chartership (ICE or IStructE), with support available for completion.
- Competent in structural design across major construction materials: steel, timber, masonry and reinforced concrete.
- Sound understanding of geotechnical considerations relevant to structural design.
- Proficient user of AutoCAD, and fully literate with Word, Excel and supporting design software.
- Strong teamwork ethic combined with the ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively.
- Confident communicator, capable of engaging with clients, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Right to work in the UK.
On offer
- Competitive salary.
- Hybrid working arrangement (up to two days per week from home following probation).
- Flexible working hours within a core-hours framework (9:00 – 16:00).
- Industry-standard holiday allowance.
- Opportunities for structured career development, professional support and mentorship toward chartership.
- Exposure to a broad and varied project portfolio across multiple sectors.
- Inclusive working environment with strong employee-centred values and equal opportunities commitment.
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