Structural Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Wakefield
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

Structural Design AutoCAD STAAD Tekla Project Management Communication Skills Health & Safety Mentoring

FULL DESCRIPTION

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a Structural Engineer in Wakefield to lead the design and delivery of telecoms infrastructure projects. This role involves structural appraisals, design outputs, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring timely, safe, and cost-effective delivery.

About the Role

The Structural Engineer is responsible for the initial appraisal, design, and delivery of telecoms infrastructure projects. This role involves producing and reviewing structural design outputs, managing and mentoring junior engineers, and monitoring project progress to ensure timely, safe, and cost-effective delivery.

Duties and Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct initial appraisals and feasibility assessments of telecoms structures and infrastructure.
  • Produce, review, and check structural designs, calculations, and drawings in line with industry standards, client requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
  • Obtain field data safely to support the design and drafting process.
  • Manage and coordinate third-party contractors to ensure alignment with project objectives.
  • Build and maintain professional relationships with client contacts.
  • Apply expertise in client technical specifications and systems to develop practical and compliant design solutions.
  • Prepare reports and documentation for review by directors or senior management.
  • Plan projects to deliver within agreed constraints of time, cost, and quality.
  • Ensure all work complies with Health & Safety regulations and company Quality Management System (QMS) policies.
  • Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the company

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil or Structural Engineering.
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) status preferred, or working toward chartership.

Desirable:

  • Qualified in project management or a related discipline

Skills and Competencies

Essential:

  • Strong technical knowledge of structural design codes, standards, and analysis software.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and report-writing skills.
  • Strong organisational, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to mentor and develop junior engineers.
  • Competence in using design software (e.g., AutoCAD, STAAD, Tekla) and project management tools.
  • Commitment to Health & Safety and quality standards.
  • Client-focused approach with the ability to build professional relationships

Desirable:

  • Experience with telecoms towers, masts, shelters, or similar infrastructure.

Additional Details

Working Hours: 37.5 per week
Location: Wakefield

How to Apply

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Date added: 19/02/26

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