Senior Chartered Structural Engineer

Tunnel Engineering Limited is seeking a Chartered Structural Engineer to undertake structural design, assessment and temporary works consultancy, alongside delivering CITB temporary works courses.

This role offers the opportunity to remain actively involved in engineering projects while sharing your knowledge and practical experience with construction professionals.

You do not need to be an approved CITB trainer when you join. We will provide training and support with the application to become approved to deliver the CITB Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) and Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) courses.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Undertake structural analysis and design for permanent and temporary works.
• Assess existing structures, considering their condition, loading, structural capacity and suitability for continued or proposed use.
• Carry out site visits, structural inspections and condition surveys, and identify requirements for further investigation or testing.
• Prepare calculations, design reports, assessment reports, specifications and clear recommendations.
• Develop practical repair, strengthening and remedial solutions where required.
• Prepare design briefs and coordinate drawings and technical information with colleagues and external parties.
• Undertake technical reviews and design checks within your competence and the company’s checking procedures.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and other designers to deliver coordinated, buildable solutions.
• Manage allocated projects and deliverables against agreed scopes, programmes and budgets.
• Deliver CITB TWC and TWS courses (usually online or in a classroom) when needed.

Essential requirements:

Chartered Engineer status and membership of the Institution of Structural Engineers: CEng MIStructE or FIStructE.

Proven experience in structural design and assessment, with the ability to take ownership of engineering deliverables.

Relevant temporary works design experience and a practical understanding of construction activities.

Sound knowledge of structural behaviour, engineering principles and relevant design standards.

Experience preparing clear calculations, technical reports and engineering recommendations.

Proficiency in appropriate structural analysis and design software.

Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical matters clearly.

A positive commitment to teaching temporary works courses alongside consultancy duties.

Willingness to complete the necessary trainer development and approval process.

Ability to organise workloads and balance project deadlines with scheduled training commitments.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary reflecting your experience, qualifications, and contribution.
• A friendly, supportive working environment where your ideas are valued, and you can help shape the business as it grows.
• Funded training and professional development, including relevant courses to strengthen your technical expertise and support your career progression.
• Company-funded trainer development and support towards CITB approval to deliver TWC and TWS courses.
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working or working from home, subject to project, site visit and training delivery requirements.
• A varied and rewarding role that combines structural design, assessment, and temporary works consultancy with opportunities to teach and share your expertise.
• Hands-on project ownership in a growing consultancy, with opportunities to manage projects from initial enquiry through to delivery, build client relationships and see the impact of your work.
• Direct collaboration with experienced engineers and company leadership, providing opportunities for mentoring, knowledge sharing and greater responsibility.
• The opportunity to influence new services and training programmes