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About The Role
The Associate Structural Engineer position in Cambridge offers a seasoned professional the chance to lead a diverse portfolio, spanning residential schemes, university facilities, and intricate existing structures. This full-time role commands a salary between £60,000 and £75,000. You will take genuine ownership of project delivery while mentoring junior staff and shaping the consultancy’s technical direction. The working pattern is office-based, collaborating closely with a well-established team. Ideal candidates possess robust experience in building structures, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a desire to influence business growth. This represents a long-term career move where your expertise directly impacts future success.
Senior / Associate Structural Engineer Cambridge
Salary: up to £75,000
Are you an experienced Structural Engineer looking for a role where you can take real ownership of projects and help shape a growing team?
Would you prefer to work on a varied portfolio of building structures projects, from residential developments and university buildings to complex existing structures?
Are you looking for a long-term opportunity with a consultancy where your technical experience can directly influence the future of the business?
A well-established structural engineering consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Senior / Associate Structural Engineer to join its Cambridge office. With a strong pipeline of work continuing to come through, this is an opportunity for an experienced engineer to join a close-knit team and take a leading technical role across a diverse range of building structures projects.
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The successful candidate will be joining a team of around 15 engineers in the Cambridge office, with further support from an established team based in the regional office. This is a permanent opportunity for someone who wants to build a long-term career with the business and potentially progress into a more senior position.
We Are Looking For A Senior / Associate Structural Engineer Who:
- Has strong experience within UK building structures consultancy.
- Is ideally Chartered with the IStructE or working towards Chartership.
- Has experience across a range of structural materials and building types.
- Can confidently take technical ownership of projects and provide guidance to more junior engineers.
- Is comfortable working predominantly from the Cambridge office and recognises the value of being present to support and supervise the wider team.
- Has the ambition to progress with a growing consultancy.
- Ideally has an established network within the industry and the commercial awareness to help the business develop further.
As The Successful Senior / Associate Structural Engineer, You Will:
- Lead the structural design and delivery of a varied portfolio of building projects.
- Work across projects ranging from residential developments and house extensions to university, college and student accommodation schemes.
- Deliver structural engineering solutions for refurbishment, barn conversions and existing building projects.
- Undertake structural surveys and prepare reports on existing properties.
- Provide technical supervision and guidance to engineers and technicians within the team.
- Take responsibility for the quality and technical delivery of your projects.
- Work closely with Directors and senior members of the business to help shape the continued growth of the structural team.
- Develop into a key member of the business with the opportunity for long-term progression.
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Package
- Competitive salary dependent on experience and qualifications.
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Hybrid working – typically one day working from home per week.
- Work mobile phone.
- Life assurance.
- Annual Christmas bonus based on company performance.
- Long-term permanent position with genuine progression opportunities.
- Supportive and experienced technical team.
If you're an experienced Structural Engineer looking for a long-term opportunity in Cambridge where you can take ownership of technically interesting projects and progress with an established consultancy, apply today or get in touch with the Structural Engineering team at Energi People for a confidential discussion.
About Energi People
Having spent 20 years earning trust across MEP building services, structural and mission-critical engineering with the very best construction engineering firms in the UK, UAE, USA and beyond, we know the disciplines, the best employers, and crucially, the roles that aren’t advertised. Find out more at https://energipeople.com/
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