Senior Structural Engineer - Penguin Recruitment Ltd : Job Details

Senior Structural EngineerLocation: CardiffRef: S0 80

Salary: Up to £50,000

A highly successful Multidisciplinary Civil and Structural Engineering Consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join their expanding team in Cardiff. With an outstanding reputation, the firm offers a dynamic and collaborative working environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in a diverse range of projects while advancing your skills and career.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Structural Engineer include:

• Leading structural engineering projects, providing technical expertise, and ensuring successful project delivery.
• Managing resources, collaborating with clients, contractors, and internal teams to ensure high-quality project completion.
• Overseeing the design, analysis, and reporting of structural projects using tools such as Tekla Structural Designer (TSD), Tedds, AutoCAD, and REVIT (BIM).
• Staying up to date with CDM regulations, technical standards, and best practices in structural engineering.
• Representing the company at project meetings, maintaining strong communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Mentoring junior engineers, fostering their professional growth within the team.
• Managing time effectively to meet multiple project deadlines.

Required Skills & Qualifications for this Senior Structural Engineer include:

• At least 5 years of post-graduate experience.
• A relevant Engineering Degree (MEng, BEng Hons, or BSc).
• Chartered status with IStructE or ICE (or working towards).
• Proficiency in MS Office and structural analysis software (Tekla Structural Designer, Tedds, AutoCAD, and BIM experience with REVIT).
• Solid experience in resource management and project delivery, with a strong understanding of CDM regulations and technical standards.
• Excellent report writing, data interpretation, and communication skills.
• Strong leadership and time management abilities, with a proven track record of meeting deadlines and handling multiple projects.

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and profit share bonus scheme.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including life cover, income protection, and private healthcare (BUPA).
• Access to modern hardware and software within a professional, friendly work environment.
• Contributory pension scheme and coverage of professional subscription fees.
• Flexible/hybrid working options.
• Up to 30 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, and a day off for your birthday.
• Annual work anniversary gift and access to a holiday home in Tenby.
• Social events, including regular team and family activities.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior professionals and receive training and mentoring to progress beyond chartership.
• Access to a chartered financial advisor.

If this Senior Structural Engineer position interests you or if you'd like more information, please feel free to contact Sam Osborne at or send your CV to .