Senior Structural Engineer

Chartered Structural Engineer (Faades)

Location: Leicestershire
Sector: Structural Engineering / Building Consultancy

We are seeking a talented and experienced Chartered Structural Engineer with a strong background in building faades to join a growing and dynamic engineering team.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile projects, delivering innovative faade and structural solutions across a range of sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver structural engineering design on faade and building envelope projects
• Carry out structural analysis and calculations for faade systems (including glass, cladding, curtain walling, and support systems)
• Provide technical input across all project stages, from concept through to construction
• Collaborate with architects, contractors, and specialist faade consultants
• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards and regulations (Eurocodes / British Standards)
• Review and approve drawings, specifications, and calculations
• Support junior engineers and contribute to team development
• Attend client meetings and act as a technical point of contact

About You

• Chartered Engineer (CEng), ideally with MIStructE or MICE
• Proven experience as a Structural Engineer within consultancy or specialist engineering environments
• Strong experience working with faade systems / building envelopes
• Solid understanding of structural materials including steel, concrete, aluminium, and glass
• Experience with structural analysis and design software (e.g. Tekla, Robot, ETABS, SAP2000)
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage stakeholders
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and commercially aware

Desirable Experience

• Experience working on complex or high-rise buildings
• Knowledge of faade-specific standards and testing requirements
• Temporary works or connection design experience
• Exposure to international projects

Why Join?

• Work on architecturally complex and high-profile developments
• Opportunity to specialise further in faade engineering
• Clear pathway for career progression
• Collaborative and forward-thinking team environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. Linsco is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered on their merits regardless of background, characteristics, or personal circumstances.