Waterman Building Structures busy Bristol office is seeking to recruit a near Chartered or Chartered Engineer to the position of Senior Structural Engineer.
Working as part of an established and collaborative Structures team, you will play a key role in the design, inspection, and assessment of a wide range of structural materials and forms across multiple sectors. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious engineer looking to take on greater responsibility, develop client-facing skills, and progress their career within a supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver structural design, inspection, and assessment work across a variety of projects
* Work across multiple sectors including Retail, Industrial, Residential, Telecommunications, Technology, and Leisure
* Take responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of projects, ensuring quality, budget, and programme targets are achieved
* Liaise with clients, consultants, and internal teams to develop effective and innovative solutions
* Prepare and review calculations, drawings, and technical reports
* Support and mentor junior engineers and technicians
* Contribute to project planning, resource allocation, and financial management
About You
* Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering
* Near Chartered or Chartered (ICE or IStructE)
* Minimum of five years' experience in a structural engineering consultancy
* Experience in the design, inspection, and assessment of a variety of structural materials and forms
* Ability to manage multiple projects and clients effectively
* Strong communication and organisational skills
* A proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving
* Ambition to develop leadership, client-facing, and project management skills
Development & Progression
With mentoring from the Regional Director, you will quickly develop your time management and client-facing capabilities while taking increasing responsibility for project delivery. You will also gain exposure to team management, mentoring of junior staff, and financial aspects of project and team performance.
Joining our team will give you:
* Competitive salary and benefits package with annual salary reviews
* 26 days holiday per year, rising to 31 days with loyalty days, plus bank holidays
* Hybrid working arrangements
* Fantastic training and development culture
* Access to mentoring support from industry experts
* Opportunity to play a key role in exciting and varied projects
* ICE Training Agreement
* Opportunity to be client facing and the chance to get involved with business development and marketing activities