Senior Structural Engineer
Ashford, Kent
£45,000 – £55,000 + benefits
A well-established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy in Ashford is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to play a key role in the delivery of building structures projects across Kent, the South East, and the wider UK. This position offers increased technical responsibility, client exposure, and a clear pathway toward Principal level.
The Consultancy
The practice provides structural and civil engineering services across a broad range of sectors, including:
Residential and commercial developments
Social and affordable housing
Care and healthcare facilities
Industrial and logistics schemes
Renewable energy and infrastructure-related projects
Brownfield and remediation sites
Projects range from local schemes in Ashford and Kent to larger developments across the South East.
The Role
As a Senior Structural Engineer, your responsibilities will include:
Leading the structural design and delivery of buildings projects
Producing and checking calculations, reports, and technical documentation
Coordinating with architects, clients, and contractors
Supporting junior engineers through technical guidance and mentoring
Managing project workloads, deadlines, and fee awareness
Ensuring designs comply with UK standards and best practice
You will remain hands-on with design while gradually taking greater ownership of project leadership and client relationships.
About You
5+ years’ experience in a UK structural engineering consultancy
BEng or MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering
Working toward or recently achieved Chartership (IStructE or ICE)
Strong experience designing building structures (steel, concrete, timber, masonry)
Confident taking responsibility for projects and technical decisions
Good commercial awareness and communication skills
Based in or able to commute to Ashford (or willing to relocate)
Full UK driving licence
What’s On Offer
Salary up to £55,000, depending on experience
Clear progression toward Principal Structural Engineer
Structured chartership and ongoing CPD support
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Generous annual leave allowance
Enhanced employer pension contributions
Payment of professional membership fees
Private healthcare and additional wellbeing benefits
Supportive consultancy culture with long-term career stability
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If you are a Senior Structural Engineer in Ashford looking to step into a more influential role within a growing consultancy, please apply or contact Steven Hill for a confidential discussion