Senior Structural Engineer
CV-LibraryWest Thurrock, Borough of ThurrockpermanentPosted: 15 May 2026
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I’m currently partnering with a large, established and market-leading organisation as they look to appoint a Senior Structural Engineer into their UK engineering team.
This is a company with a strong engineering heritage, an excellent safety culture and significant long-term investment across its operations. The business has built an environment that blends experienced technical leadership with a modern, forward-thinking approach to engineering delivery and improvement.
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Structural Engineer who enjoys working on technically varied projects within a fast-paced industrial environment.
The role will take ownership of structural engineering activities across multiple projects and operating sites, whilst also requiring a strong appreciation and practical understanding of civil engineering works and infrastructure.
You’ll play a key role in ensuring engineering designs, standards and specifications are delivered effectively across both new and existing installations.
Key Responsibilities
* Leading structural engineering activities across a wide range of industrial projects and infrastructure
* Providing technical oversight on civil engineering aspects associated with project delivery
* Reviewing and managing engineering designs, calculations and technical specifications
* Coordinating and overseeing third-party engineering consultants, contractors and specialist design activities
* Supporting the safe delivery of capital projects from concept through to installation and commissioning
* Working across steel structures, reinforced concrete assets, foundations and associated infrastructure
* Driving improvements in engineering standards, compliance and documentation processes
* Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary engineering and operational teams
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience within a senior Structural Engineering position in heavy industrial, oil & gas or similar regulated sectors
* Strong technical knowledge of structural steel and reinforced concrete design and construction
* A solid understanding of civil engineering principles, infrastructure and associated project activities
* Experience leading external engineering partners and managing third-party design deliverables
* Strong understanding of engineering specifications, standards and compliance requirements
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Why Apply?
* A long-term opportunity within a highly established and respected organisation
* Exposure to large-scale engineering and capital investment projects
* The opportunity to help shape engineering standards and best practice across the wider business
* A technically challenging environment with strong career prospects
If you’re a Senior Structural Engineer looking for a role where you can combine technical leadership with project influence and long-term progression, I’d be keen to speak.
📩 Get in touch for a confidential discussion or apply directly to learn more.
Keywords: Structural Engineer, Structural Steel, Reinforced Concrete, Civil Structural Engineering
I’m currently partnering with a large, established and market-leading organisation as they look to appoint a Senior Structural Engineer into their UK engineering team.
This is a company with a strong engineering heritage, an excellent safety culture and significant long-term investment across its operations. The business has built an environment that blends experienced technical leadership with a modern, forward-thinking approach to engineering delivery and improvement.
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Structural Engineer who enjoys working on technically varied projects within a fast-paced industrial environment.
The role will take ownership of structural engineering activities across multiple projects and operating sites, whilst also requiring a strong appreciation and practical understanding of civil engineering works and infrastructure.
You’ll play a key role in ensuring engineering designs, standards and specifications are delivered effectively across both new and existing installations.
Key Responsibilities
* Leading structural engineering activities across a wide range of industrial projects and infrastructure
* Providing technical oversight on civil engineering aspects associated with project delivery
* Reviewing and managing engineering designs, calculations and technical specifications
* Coordinating and overseeing third-party engineering consultants, contractors and specialist design activities
* Supporting the safe delivery of capital projects from concept through to installation and commissioning
* Working across steel structures, reinforced concrete assets, foundations and associated infrastructure
* Driving improvements in engineering standards, compliance and documentation processes
* Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary engineering and operational teams
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience within a senior Structural Engineering position in heavy industrial, oil & gas or similar regulated sectors
* Strong technical knowledge of structural steel and reinforced concrete design and construction
* A solid understanding of civil engineering principles, infrastructure and associated project activities
* Experience leading external engineering partners and managing third-party design deliverables
* Strong understanding of engineering specifications, standards and compliance requirements
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Why Apply?
* A long-term opportunity within a highly established and respected organisation
* Exposure to large-scale engineering and capital investment projects
* The opportunity to help shape engineering standards and best practice across the wider business
* A technically challenging environment with strong career prospects
If you’re a Senior Structural Engineer looking for a role where you can combine technical leadership with project influence and long-term progression, I’d be keen to speak.
📩 Get in touch for a confidential discussion or apply directly to learn more.
Keywords: Structural Engineer, Structural Steel, Reinforced Concrete, Civil Structural Engineering