Senior Structural Engineer

Kilnbridge
HQ – Canning Town
Kilnbridge Design Engineering

About Kilnbridge

Kilnbridge is the UK’s leading structures specialist, delivering some of the country’s most complex and iconic engineering, construction and infrastructure projects. Our expertise spans the full lifecycle of a structure - design, build, adapt, repair and protect - delivered by four specialist operational businesses that combine seamlessly as One Kilnbridge to meet any project’s needs.

We are purpose led, focused on building a sustainable and resilient future for the UK, with a reputation for technical excellence, safety and quality built over 35 years. As an employee-owned business, our people are at the heart of everything we do - empowered to contribute, innovate and help shape our continued success.

We have an excellent new opportunity within our Design and Engineering team! We are on the hunt for a Senior Structural Engineer, leading the delivery of complex projects from concept to construction. You’ll develop safe, efficient, buildable solutions while working closely with project and site teams and supporting the growth of junior engineers.

What you’ll do

· Lead structural design and analysis for complex projects across infrastructure and built environment sectors

· Develop and manage structural models, calculations, technical reports and detailed design deliverables

· Produce and review engineering drawings, ensuring accuracy, quality and buildability

· Coordinate design interfaces across multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders

· Ensure all designs comply with Eurocodes, UK standards and CDM requirements

· Collaborate closely with project managers and site teams to align design solutions with construction methodologies

· Provide technical support during fabrication and construction phases, including site visits where required

· Identify and resolve engineering challenges, driving practical and efficient design solutions

· Contribute to design reviews, risk assessments and quality assurance processes

· Mentor and support junior and early-career engineers, providing technical guidance and oversight

· Promote continuous improvement and uphold Kilnbridge’s safety-first and quality-driven culture

What you’ll need

· Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent)

· Near Chartered or Chartered status with ICE or IStructE

· Strong experience in structural design and analysis within consultancy or contractor environments

· Proficiency in design software such as Tekla Structural Designer, IdeaStatica, Robot, ETABS and Tedds

· Solid understanding of relevant codes and standards, including Eurocodes and UK design requirements

· Experience working across project lifecycles from concept through to construction

· Ability to produce clear, accurate and well-structured technical documentation

· Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering practical, buildable solutions

· Effective communication skills and experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams

· A proactive approach to mentoring and supporting junior engineers

Why Kilnbridge?

With major projects delivered across the UK - from national infrastructure to clean energy, buildings and complex structural works - Kilnbridge offers the opportunity to work on schemes that leave a lasting legacy on the built environment. With a UK network of offices from London to Runcorn to Lisburn, we are a trusted partner in some of the most highly regulated, constrained and demanding environments.

We are proud to be an employee-owned organisation where every colleague has a real stake in our success and a voice in how we grow. Our culture is shaped by four core values - Responsibility, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence - which guide how we work and support one another every day.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Kilnbridge is an equal opportunities employer and a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. We are committed to creating a diverse workplace where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect. We welcome discussions about flexible working and encourage applicants who may require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy or marital status.