Senior Structural Engineer

Senior Structural Engineer – Bespoke Structures & Dynamic Systems

£55,000–£65,000 + comprehensive benefits package | Permanent

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

This is a role for an engineer who takes genuine pride in technical ownership — leading structural analysis and design from first principles all the way through to final delivery. You’ll be working within a multidisciplinary team, bringing strong analytical thinking and creative problem-solving to bear on dynamic, unconventional and bespoke structures that push beyond standard engineering boundaries.

The Role

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

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

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

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

• Technical communication — Communicating engineering results, risks and recommendations clearly and confidently to a range of audiences

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

• Mentoring — Supporting junior engineers and actively contributing to the development of the wider team

• External engagement — Building and maintaining relationships with external engineering partners and consultants

• Continuous improvement — Helping to develop engineering tools, refine processes and raise internal standards

• Design reviews — Participating in technical discussions, design reviews and project meetings throughout delivery

What We’re Looking For

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

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

• Strong understanding of stress, deflection, stability and dynamic b...