Brandon James Ltd
Senior Structural Engineer
Senior Structural Engineer at Brandon James Ltd, based in Cambridge, East Anglia, paying £55,000 - £65,000 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £55,000 - £65,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Cambridge, East Anglia
- Closing date
- Sector
- Construction & Trades
About 10% above the going rate for construction & trades
Reference 57506001
About the role
An established, award-winning multidisciplinary property and construction consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join their growing Cambridge office.
With a strong national presence, they provide integrated design and engineering services across the education, healthcare, commercial, residential and public sectors. They have built an excellent reputation for delivering innovative, sustainable solutions and maintaining long-standing client relationships.
The RoleThe successful Senior Structural Engineer will join an established team, delivering a diverse range of structural engineering projects from initial concept through to completion.
As a Senior Structural Engineer, you will be responsible for:
Delivering structural designs across projects ranging from £10k to £5m.
Managing projects from feasibility and concept design through to construction and completion.
Producing structural calculations, technical specifications, drawings and reports.
Undertaking structural surveys and preparing detailed assessments.
Liaising with architects, contractors and clients to deliver coordinated design solutions.
Monitoring project programmes, resources, budgets and design variations.
Supporting fee proposals, client relationships and business development.
Promoting BIM, Revit and 3D design processes.
The Senior Structural Engineer will also support junior team members and contribute to the continued growth of their Cambridge structural engineering division.
The CandidateThe ideal Senior Structural Engineer will have:
A degree or Master's qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering.
Chartered status with the IStructE or ICE, or be actively working towards chartership.
Proven structural engineering experience within a consultancy environment.
Experience delivering projects within education, healthcare or local authority sectors.
Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations, construction methods and relevant design standards.
Experience managing structural engineering projects, budgets and deadlines.
Excellent communication, technical and problem-solving skills.
A full UK driving licence and willingness to attend site visits.
The successful Senior Structural Engineer will receive a competitive salary alongside an attractive benefits package, including:
25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
Flexible and hybrid working opportunities.
Competitive pension scheme and healthcare benefits.
Professional membership support and career development.
Additional volunteering leave and employee wellbeing initiatives.
Regular team events and social activities.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Structural Engineer looking to progress their career within a supportive, forward-thinking consultancy delivering varied and technically challenging projects.
Reference: 57506001 · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 10 Dec 2026 · Listed via Brandon James Ltd
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