Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Senior Structural Engineer
Senior Structural Engineer at Penguin Recruitment Ltd, based in Reading, South East England, paying £50,000 - £60,000 per annum. This is a contract role with hybrid working.
- Pay
- £50,000 - £60,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · Hybrid
- Location
- Reading, South East England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Construction & Trades
Bang in line with the market for construction & trades
Reference 57506472
About the role
Senior Structural Engineer
Location: UK (Hybrid/Remote)
Salary: £50,000-£60,000
Type: Full-time, Permanent
The Opportunity
An established engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced senior structural engineer to deliver innovative structural solutions across commercial and industrial projects.
The senior structural engineer will lead foundation, reinforced concrete and structural steelwork design, supporting projects from concept through detailed design and construction. The chosen candidate can work on a remote or hybrid basis. The office is based in Reading and occasional site visits will be required.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver structural calculations and designs for foundations, concrete elements, steelwork and equipment-supporting structures.
- Assess permanent, imposed, wind, equipment and dynamic loads.
- Interpret geotechnical information and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
- Review drawings, specifications, technical reports and contractor submissions.
- Provide construction support, site inspections and technical guidance.
- Ensure compliance with UK standards, Eurocodes, HSE requirements and project specifications.
- Support client liaison, tender submissions, technical reviews and junior engineer development.
Experience and Skills
The ideal senior structural engineer will have:
- A degree or HND in Structural, Civil or a related engineering discipline.
- Strong commercial or industrial structural design experience.
- Expertise in foundation design, reinforced concrete and structural steelwork.
- Familiarity with Eurocodes, geotechnical data and multidisciplinary coordination.
- Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Autodesk Robot, Tekla Structural Designer or equivalent software.
- Excellent technical judgement, communication and problem-solving skills.
Experience with data centres, warehouses, utilities, energy facilities, industrial plants and heavy equipment foundations is advantageous. Professional registration (CEng, MICE, MIStructE or equivalent) is desirable.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and company pension.
- 25 days' annual leave, bank holidays and a birthday day off.
- Professional development and career progression opportunities.
- A collaborative working environment, team events and potential Christmas bonuses.
This is an opportunity for a senior structural engineer to contribute to complex projects, mentor colleagues and help develop a growing structural and civil engineering team.
How to Apply
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are committed to equal opportunities.
Reference: 57506472 · Posted 5 days ago · Closes 10 Dec 2026 · Listed via Penguin Recruitment Ltd
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