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Lead Structural Engineer

Macstaff
Wd187Le, WD18 7LE, United Kingdom
2 weeks ago
£60,000 – £70,000 pa

Salary

£60,000 – £70,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Lead
Education
Degree
Posted
14 May 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Benefits

Pension scheme with employer contributions Life assurance Health cashback schemes Enhanced maternity and family leave benefits Onsite facilities including restaurants, nursery, free parking, and EV charging points Ongoing learning and development Professional membership reimbursement
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Working as aLead Structural Engineer based in Watford, with a leading innovation and research organisation dedicated to making buildings safer and more sustainable. Join a team committed to pushing the boundaries of structural engineering excellence, sustainability, and social impact. This role offers a unique blend of strategic influence and technical leadership within a state-of-the-art environment, supporting groundbreaking projects and industry standards. Enjoy the fantastic opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of safe, sustainable building practices.

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TheLead Structural Engineer role itself where you will work at science & data hub for leeading industry accredition body. More specifically:

  • Provide technical leadership for complex structural engineering activities within a dedicated team.
  • Oversee and deliver high-quality engineering, testing, and assurance services aligned with industry standards.
  • Manage multidisciplinary project teams including engineers, technicians, and laboratory staff for seamless project delivery.
  • Develop and interpret test regimes based on structural design principles, including static and dynamic behaviours.
  • Ensure compliance with BS and EN standards, advancing industry best practice.
  • Contribute to business growth through client engagement, proposal development, and industry representation.
  • Support inspection, assessment, and reporting activities in line with UK construction methods and fire performance standards.
  • Influence strategic development and contribute to the profile of the Structural Technology team.
You will have

To succeed as aLead Structural Engineer, you will need:

  • Chartered status in Structural Engineering.
  • Proven experience leading complex structural projects and technical teams.
  • Strong knowledge of BS and EN standards and their application in design and testing.
  • Expertise in static and dynamic structural behaviour and engineering mechanics.
  • Experience with structural fire design and assessment per industry standards.
  • Excellent communication skills, capable of producing high-quality proposals, reports, and inspection documents.
  • Proficiency in engineering tools such as AutoCAD, FEA modelling, and Microsoft Office suite.
  • Knowledge of UK construction methods, materials, and contemporary industry practices.
  • Commercial awareness with experience in contributing to income and workload development.
You will get

As aLead Structural Engineer, you will enjoy:

  • A highly competitive salary, reviewed annually to reflect experience and performance.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including pension scheme with employer contributions, life assurance, and health cashback schemes.
  • Enhanced maternity and family leave benefits.
  • Onsite facilities including restaurants, nursery, free parking, and EV charging points.
  • Access to ongoing learning and development through our dedicated training platform and professional membership reimbursement.
  • Opportunities to make a real difference within a forward-thinking, innovative environment.
You can apply

toLead Structural Engineer by pushing the button on this job posting or by sending your CV in confidence to . We look forward to hearing from talented candidates eager to take on this rewarding leadership role in structural engineering excellence.

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