Senior Structural Engineer

Senior Structural Engineer – Bespoke Structures & Dynamic Systems

Salary: £55,000–£65,000 + comprehensive benefits package

An established engineering organisation is looking for an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join its specialist team, delivering complex, one-off projects across the live entertainment, experiential and automated systems sectors.

This role suits a highly capable engineer who genuinely thrives on technical ownership — taking structural analysis and design from initial concept all the way through to final delivery. Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you'll apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop safe, efficient and innovative solutions for dynamic, unconventional and bespoke structures.

Key Responsibilities

• Structural analysis & design — Leading engineering analysis and design across bespoke structures, machinery and rigging systems

• Advanced calculations — Carrying out detailed calculations using hand methods, engineering judgement and specialist analysis software

• Concept-to-delivery engineering — Translating conceptual ideas into robust, compliant engineering solutions

• Cross-functional collaboration — Working closely with design studios, project managers and manufacturing teams

• Technical communication — Presenting engineering results, risks and recommendations clearly and effectively

• Standards compliance — Ensuring designs meet relevant UK and international codes and standards

• Mentoring — Supporting junior engineers and contributing to team development

• External engagement — Liaising with external engineering partners and consultants

• Continuous improvement — Contributing to the development of engineering tools, processes and internal standards

• Design reviews — Taking part in technical discussions, design reviews and project meetings

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related discipline

• Significant experience in structural analysis and design, ideally involving complex or bespoke structures

• Strong understanding of stress, deflection, stability and dynamic behaviour

• Proficiency with structural analysis tools such as RISA-3D, SAP2000, Robot or similar

• Knowledge of Eurocodes, BS standards or equivalent international codes

• Experience designing with steel and aluminium; composites experience is a plus

• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, or working towards chartership, preferred

• Experience in entertainment engineering, temporary works, stage machinery or kinetic structures is advantageous

• Exposure to dynamic load cases and design-for-manufacture environments

• Experience mentoring junior engineers

Benefits

• Competitive pension scheme

• Life assurance (4× salary)

• Health cashback plan (dental, optical, etc.)

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Income protection / critical illness cover

• Optional private medical insurance

• 22 days annual leave (increasing with service) + UK bank holidays

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