Senior Structural Engineer

Senior Structural Engineer – London / Global Projects

Permanent

£60,000 – £70,000 (Negotiable on experience)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Structural Engineer to join a leading international design and engineering practice. This role is ideal for a technically astute and innovative leader with experience delivering large-scale, complex building projects around the world.

The Opportunity:
Our client is a globally recognized, multi-disciplinary design firm with offices across Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East, and Australia. They are seeking a Structural Engineering Design Leader in their London studio to help shape the future of their global engineering practice.

In this role, you will act as a senior design voice, leading structural engineering solutions for ambitious, technically complex projects. You will drive innovation, ensure structural excellence, and mentor the next generation of engineers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead structural design, analysis, and coordination for large-scale, technically complex projects.

• Champion projects from concept through to completion, ensuring constructability, performance, and exceptional quality.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and colleagues.

• Collaborate with architects, clients, and multidisciplinary teams to integrate innovative structural solutions.

• Contribute to design narratives and promote engineering excellence across global teams.

Candidate Profile:

• 10+ years’ experience leading complex building projects internationally.

• Chartered with IStructE (preferred) or ICE.

• Strong technical expertise in structural systems, software, and international building codes.

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire interdisciplinary teams.

• Passionate about innovative, efficient, and sustainable design.

• Excellent communication skills, able to articulate design concepts to a variety of audiences.

Why This Role:

• Work on globally significant projects with exposure to international teams and clients.

• Influence design at a senior level while contributing to thought leadership within the engineering community.

• Collaborate across offices, disciplines, and cultures in a highly creative environment.

• Access to mentorship, professional development, and opportunities to grow as a design leader.

Application:
This is a unique opportunity to join a practice at the forefront of innovative building design. Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV and portfolio (10–20 pages, max 5 MB, single PDF). Applications without portfolios will not be reviewed.

Energi People is a highly specialised recruitment consultancy with a strong foothold in the global built environment sector for over 20 years. We excel in connecting technical professionals at all career stages, from recent graduates to seasoned senior leaders. Our extensive network of enduring connections enables us to consistently source top-tier job opportunities with premier clients.