Senior Structural Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Ipswich
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Civil or Structural Engineering degree UK design experience Multi-material structural design Client and contractor collaboration Team management Technical problem-solving Commercial awareness Communication skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Senior Structural Engineer

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer for their Ipswich office. This is a full-time, on-site role with a negotiable salary based on experience.

Job Description:

Location: Ipswich
Salary: Negotiable, based on experience

Enjoy real responsibility, varied projects, and a team that values practical solutions and commercial sense from day one. At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], you'll work on everything from unique residential builds to multi-storey commercial sites worth up to £12m, handling client conversations and technical decisions instead of endless process.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is known for efficiency, autonomy, and work that makes a difference – here, your designs get built, and your ideas shape communities.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Deliver designs that actually get built – enjoy a varied portfolio, from bespoke homes and commercial buildings to historic renovations, retail spaces, infrastructure, and industrial projects.
  • Engage closely with clients, architects, and contractors, shaping design decisions through proactive collaboration and clear communication.
  • Manage your own team, workload and projects, supported by experienced engineers who let you lead.
  • Apply technical judgment to solve problems quickly, not get bogged down in paperwork.

What We’re Looking For

  • Civil or Structural Engineering degree, ideally working toward Chartership.
  • 6+ years UK design experience, with confidence in multi-material structures.
  • Commercial awareness; understanding the balance between design ambition and real project delivery.
  • Clear, practical communicator; willing to take the wheel and own your work.

What Makes [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Different

  • Freedom from micromanagement – genuine autonomy in your work.
  • Varied, challenging portfolio: apartments, homes, commercial, and more.
  • Practical mentorship, Chartership support, and a competitive salary.
  • Work within a skilled, collaborative team committed to innovation and quality.
  • Opportunity to see your designs built – not buried in bureaucracy.

Engineers who thrive in fast-paced, practical, and commercially minded teams will find this role rewarding.

Equal Opportunities

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available.

No recruitment agencies, please.

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