As part of Astute''s People Plus retained search, Astute''s Nuclear Team is exclusively partnering with Rodgers Leask, a leading engineering consultancy, to recruit a Senior Structural Engineer for its Bristol or Derby site.
The strategically important Senior Structural Engineer role comes with a salary of -50,00055,000+ (flexible for chartered or exceptional candidates), alongside strong development opportunities and a clear pathway for progression.
If you''re a Senior Structural Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that delivers complex, high-impact projects in a collaborative and technically driven environment, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Structural Engineer role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will:

• Lead structural design activities and take ownership of engineering packages from concept through to delivery
• Perform and check detailed hand calculations
• Produce and review engineering drawings
• Lead and mentor a small team (typically a technician and/or junior engineer)
• Liaise directly with clients and key stakeholders
• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, regulations, and security requirements
• Work independently on assigned project deliverables

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A strong experience in structural engineering design
• A high level of design experience with reinforced concrete and steel
• Experience with timber and masonry (desirable)
• Proficiency in hand calculations and engineering drawing production/review
• Experience with in-situ and precast concrete (highly desirable for Bristol-based candidates)
• Proven track record working independently in design-led roles
• Experience leading teams or mentoring junior engineers
• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) is advantageous

Personal skills

The Senior Structural Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• Technically strong with excellent attention to detail
• A confident leader with mentoring capability
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
• Effective in client-facing and stakeholder communication
• Adaptable within highly regulated and security-sensitive environments

Salary and benefits of the Senior Structural Engineer role

• Competitive salary of -50,00055,000+ (flexible for high-calibre candidates)
• Opportunity to work on complex, high-impact infrastructure and defence projects
• Clear pathway for career progression and chartership support
• Collaborative and technically driven working environment
• Hybrid working potential after initial probation (case-by-case basis)

Additional Requirements

• Must be eligible for BPSS clearance (mandatory)
• SC clearance is advantageous but not required
• Must have the right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)

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