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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 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

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