Senior Structural Engineer

BRANDON JAMES LIMITED · Leicester, East Midlands

Senior Structural Engineer at BRANDON JAMES LIMITED, based in Leicester, East Midlands, paying £55,000 - £70,000 per annum. This is a contract role.

Salary
£55,000 - £70,000 per annum
Location
Leicester, East Midlands
Contract
Contract
Posted
11 hours ago
Closes
5 Nov 2026

Reference https://brandonjames.co.uk/job/senior-structural-engineer

About the role

Associate / Senior Structural Engineer

Leicester
£55,000 – £70,000 + Benefits

An established structural and civil engineering consultancy based in Leicester is looking to appoint an experienced Associate / Senior Structural Engineer to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Associate / Senior Structural Engineer who wants to take on greater technical and commercial responsibility while working on a varied portfolio of building structures projects across the Midlands and wider UK.

The Role

As an Associate / Senior Structural Engineer, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of structural engineering projects from concept through to completion.

The Associate / Senior Structural Engineer will work closely with clients, architects, contractors and other consultants, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, technically and commercially.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Managing structural engineering projects through all design stages.

  • Producing and reviewing calculations, specifications, reports and drawings.

  • Designing in steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and timber.

  • Attending client and design team meetings.

  • Coordinating with architects and other engineering disciplines.

  • Mentoring and supporting junior engineers and technicians.

  • Assisting with fee proposals, project resourcing and client relationships.

  • Maintaining high technical and quality standards across projects.

At Associate level, the Associate / Senior Structural Engineer will also contribute to team leadership, business development and the continued growth of their Leicester office.

Required Experience

The successful Associate / Senior Structural Engineer should have:

  • A degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related discipline.

  • Chartered status with the IStructE or ICE, or significant progress towards chartership.

  • Strong UK consultancy experience within building structures.

  • Good knowledge of Eurocodes and UK design standards.

  • Experience delivering structural projects from concept to construction.

  • Strong client-facing and communication skills.

  • Previous experience mentoring or managing engineers would be advantageous.

Salary & Benefits

Their package includes:

  • £55,000 – £70,000 salary, dependent on experience.

  • Company pension.

  • Professional subscription fees.

  • Support with professional development and chartership.

  • Flexible / hybrid working where appropriate.

  • Generous annual leave allowance.

  • Ongoing training and career progression opportunities.

  • Exposure to a varied portfolio of technically interesting projects.

The Company

Their business is an established engineering consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality structural solutions.

This position would suit an Associate / Senior Structural Engineer looking for greater responsibility, long-term progression and the opportunity to play an important role within a successful Leicester-based consultancy.

Reference: https://brandonjames.co.uk/job/senior-structural-engineer · Posted 11 hours ago · Closes 5 Nov 2026 · Listed via BRANDON JAMES LIMITED

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