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Senior Engineer (Structural / Chartered)
Location: Newcastle

Role Overview

We are partnering with a well‑established engineering practice to recruit a Senior Chartered Engineer. The successful candidate will report to a Section Lead and will play a key role in technical leadership, project delivery, and growing the practice.

Key Requirements & Attributes

Chartered status (e.g. CEng, MICE or MIStructE)
Strong track record of technical excellence and design rigour
Demonstrable experience in overseeing structural engineering projects
High level of personal responsibility and commitment beyond minimum contractual expectations
Ability to generate new business through building relationships and networking

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Oversee projects and lead staff allocated to them. Support the Section Lead in supervising the team.
Coach non‑chartered engineers and technicians. Foster development of technical skills, efficiency, and professional growth.
Lead feasibility studies, conceptual design, technical supervision, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance of finished structures. Translate architectural or client visions into functional and buildable structural designs.
Assist in coordinating office resources; contribute to regular reports on resource use and project load.
Responsible for ensuring safe practices on site visits, use of proper PPE, risk assessments, and maintaining quality and safety standards throughout projects.
Support in procuring new work, expanding business areas via marketing, networking, and client engagement.
Monitor project profitability, ensure project targets (budget, time, quality) are met; manage and allocate time effectively.

General Responsibilities

Developing client relationships and exploring new business opportunities
Regular reporting on workload and resource utilisation
Structural inspections and technical reports when required
Staying current with technical developments, legislation, and best practice standards
Contributing to marketing efforts and maintaining external profile through key relationships
Working both independently and as part of multidisciplinary project teams
Ensuring high standards of technical work, professionalism and efficiency across the team

Structural Engineer Responsibilities

Carry out structural design works, inspections, and reporting
Keep up to date with latest technical standards and legal requirements
Contribute to project financial performance

On Offer.

Up to around £55,000
Performance Bonus
Hybrid Working
35-hour week
5% Matched Pension
33 days annual leave
Private Medical
+ many more

If you are a driven Structural Engineer keen to advance your career and thrive in a consultancy setting, please apply now for more details and to discuss next steps