Senior Structural Engineer

Senior Structural Engineer
Location: Thatcham area, Berkshire
Salary: Up to £52,000 (flexible depending on experience)
Start Date: October 2025
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
WFH: Primarily office-based, with flexibility for occasional remote work

We're working with a well-established, independent engineering consultancy based in Newbury, who are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join their close-knit technical team. With over 30 years of local presence and a strong pipeline of repeat business, this firm offers a rare opportunity for an experienced engineer to take ownership of projects and grow within a flat, collaborative structure-with potential for future partnership.

The Role:
This is a hands-on position ideal for someone who enjoys variety and autonomy. You'll be managing multiple small-scale domestic projects (typically 6-8 at a time), liaising directly with architects, builders, and private clients. Projects range in value up to £5m and include:

• Residential developments
• Education and council buildings
• Mixed-use and developer-led schemes
• Occasional commercial work
• Civil and drainage elements

The Team & Culture:

• 5 technical staff + 1 admin support
• Office-based team with a sociable, family-style culture
• Dog-friendly office on the canal, next to a pub
• No rigid hierarchy-flat structure with mutual respect
• Long-standing reputation and strong client relationships
• Office parking and excellent rail links (Paddington-Exeter line)

Ideal Candidate:

• Chartered or near-chartered Structural Engineer
• Strong interpersonal and client-facing skills
• Comfortable managing multiple projects
• Looking for career progression and long-term development
• Experience in domestic and small-scale commercial projects
• Civil/drainage experience a bonus

Why This Role Stands Out:

• Real career progression-no glass ceiling
• Potential route to partnership for top performers
• Escape the corporate machine and be more than just a number
• Opportunity to shape your future in a respected, growing firm

We're looking to shortlist candidates ASAP, with a view to onboarding before Christmas. Contract engineers also considered for interim support.