Senior Structural Engineer

Senior Structural Engineer | Heavy Industrial | Thurrock, Essex I’m currently partnering with a large, established and market-leading organisation as they look to appoint a Senior Structural Engineer into their UK engineering team. This is a company with a strong engineering heritage, an excellent safety culture and significant long-term investment across its operations. The business has built an environment that blends experienced technical leadership with a modern, forward-thinking approach to engineering delivery and improvement. The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Structural Engineer who enjoys working on technically varied projects within a fast-paced industrial environment. The role will take ownership of structural engineering activities across multiple projects and operating sites, whilst also requiring a strong appreciation and practical understanding of civil engineering works and infrastructure. You’ll play a key role in ensuring engineering designs, standards and specifications are delivered effectively across both new and existing installations. Key Responsibilities * Leading structural engineering activities across a wide range of industrial projects and infrastructure * Providing technical oversight on civil engineering aspects associated with project delivery * Reviewing and managing engineering designs, calculations and technical specifications * Coordinating and overseeing third-party engineering consultants, contractors and specialist design activities * Supporting the safe delivery of capital projects from concept through to installation and commissioning * Working across steel structures, reinforced concrete assets, foundations and associated infrastructure * Driving improvements in engineering standards, compliance and documentation processes * Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary engineering and operational teams What We’re Looking For * Proven experience within a senior Structural Engineering position in heavy industrial, oil & gas or similar regulated sectors * Strong technical knowledge of structural steel and reinforced concrete design and construction * A solid understanding of civil engineering principles, infrastructure and associated project activities * Experience leading external engineering partners and managing third-party design deliverables * Strong understanding of engineering specifications, standards and compliance requirements * Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Why Apply? * A long-term opportunity within a highly established and respected organisation * Exposure to large-scale engineering and capital investment projects * The opportunity to help shape engineering standards and best practice across the wider business * A technically challenging environment with strong career prospects If you’re a Senior Structural Engineer looking for a role where you can combine technical leadership with project influence and long-term progression, I’d be keen to speak. 📩 Get in touch for a confidential discussion or apply directly to learn more. Keywords: Structural Engineer, Structural Steel, Reinforced Concrete, Civil Structural Engineering