Senior Structural Engineer

Company: Carrington West
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Location: Lenham
Job Description:

Senior Structural Engineer

Location: North Kent

Rate: £40-50 per hour

Contract Length: 6 months (potential extension)

Arrangement: Hybrid

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join a growing consultancy working with some of the UK’s largest retailers and developers. The business has a strong and varied pipeline of work across the food and retail, healthcare, commercial, and residential sectors, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to work on a wide range of technically challenging projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer looking to further develop their technical expertise while working within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

The Role

  • Undertaking detailed structural engineering design across a variety of projects including food & retail, healthcare, commercial, and residential developments
  • Preparing technical reports, calculations, and presentations following site surveys and throughout various project stages
  • Collaborating with Revit Technicians in the production of CAD/BIM models and project documentation to ensure timely delivery
  • Undertaking site inspections and liaising with clients, architects, consultants, and contractors
  • Representing the company at meetings with clients, contractors, and wider industry stakeholders
  • Ensuring projects are delivered to a high standard, within agreed deadlines and budgets
  • Contributing towards sustainable and net-zero carbon construction initiatives
  • Supporting the management of project financials where appropriate
  • Working with Tekla Structural Designer or equivalent FEM analysis and design software

Requirements

  • Minimum of 6 years’ experience within structural engineering
  • Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering (BEng/BSc/MEng/MSc)
  • Strong knowledge of structural design across steel, reinforced concrete, timber, and traditional build structures
  • Experience working on significant commercial or complex building structures
  • Proficiency with Tekla Structural Designer or similar structural analysis software
  • Excellent communication and client-facing skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
  • Desire to progress towards Chartership is advantageous

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid working arrangement
  • Competitive contract rate
  • Office based in an idyllic North Kent location with excellent transport links and nearby railway station

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Posted: May 30th, 2026