Senior Structural Engineer

Job Description Bennett and Game are pleased to be representing a building design consultancy who are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join their office in Billericay, Essex. Working within a team of engineers and technicians and under the supervision of the Project Owner, the Senior Engineer will lead and support technically on a range of projects while acting as Project Manager, supporting the successful delivery of technically challenging designs. The role suits a Senior Engineer with strong technical knowledge across low rise traditional structures and medium rise RC frames, working towards Chartered membership.Senior Structural Engineer Position OverviewLead and support technical delivery across a range of building structures projectsAct as Project Manager on assigned schemes, managing scope, programme and deliverablesUndertake complex structural calculations and design proofs from concept through constructionDevelop analytical design models using relevant software and interpret outputsPrepare and collate calculation files and technical documentation for submissions and reviewsCheck and review designs and drawings, including self-checking before independent checkingCoordinate with architects, MEP, surveyors, utilities and specialist subcontractorsAttend meetings and site visits, carry out investigations where required and issue site reportsRespond to RFIs and design queries accurately and promptlyMentor graduate engineers and direct junior staff, supporting team developmentSupport fee proposals, variation control and assist with bids for new and additional worksMaintain compliance with health and safety requirements and contribute to QA proceduresSenior Structural Engineer Position RequirementsDegree qualified in Civil or Structural EngineeringSenior Engineer level with strong technical capability in low rise traditional structures and medium rise RC framesExperience delivering designs through concept, planning, tender and construction stagesCompetent producing complex calculations and building design models using structural softwareStrong knowledge of UK design standards, codes of practice and QA processesComfortable managing projects, cost control and client facing communicationAble to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and manage workload across concurrent projectsSalary and BenefitsSalary: 40,000 - 45,000On-site parkingNon-contractual profit bonusPension schemeGym membership contributionEmployee wellness schemePaid professional membershipsTraining budget ranging from a few hundred to a couple of thousand poundsCore hours: 10:00-16:30 with flexibility outside thisHybrid working opportunity25 days annual leaveCareer progression within a growing structural team in Billericay, EssexChartership SupportBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for. JBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-03-07