Senior Project Engineer - Building Structures
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Company Description
Senior Project Engineer - Building Structures
Location: Guildford, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
Discipline: Structural Engineering | Level: Senior
Build the Skyline of Tomorrow with Ayesa
Are you ready to lead the design of bold, future-proof structures across the UK's commercial, residential, and infrastructure sectors? Ayesa is looking for a Senior Project Engineer (Building Structures) to join our dynamic team in Guildford. You'll drive high-impact projects from concept through to construction and help grow our structural engineering capability in the region.
About Ayesa
With operations in over 40 countries and 13,000+ professionals, Ayesa is a global leader in engineering and digital transformation. Our teams shape cities through high-speed rail systems, iconic bridges, resilient infrastructure, and sustainable water and energy solutions - all powered by cutting-edge tech and a culture of innovation.
Position
What You'll Be Doing
As a Senior Project Engineer, you'll lead and deliver structural design packages across diverse sectors including commercial, residential, education, healthcare, and public infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead structural design and technical delivery across project stages
• Manage and mentor junior engineers and technicians
• Prepare and review calculations, technical drawings, specifications, and engineering reports
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams
• Ensure compliance with Eurocodes, British Standards, and project requirements
• Oversee project timelines, team resources, and deliverables
• Contribute to proposals, bids, and business development activities
• Uphold quality, safety, and sustainability standards throughout
Requirements
What You Bring
Essential Qualifications & Experience
Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
Chartered (or working toward) with ICE or IStructE
Minimum 5 years' structural design and project delivery experience in the UK/Ireland
Skilled in structural analysis/design software (e.g. Tekla Structural Designer, ETABS, Robot)
Strong understanding of Eurocodes, British Standards, and local regulations
Effective communicator and team leader, able to manage multiple priorities
Desirable
• Experience designing large-scale or complex structures
• Working knowledge of BIM processes and tools (e.g. Revit)
• Background in multidisciplinary consultancy environments
Other information
What's in It for You
Competitive Salary & Performance-Based Bonuses
Hybrid Work Model (2-3 days from home)
Flexible Hours 37.5 per week (Core: 10am-4pm Mon-Thu, 10am-3pm Fri)
Pension Matching & Financial Planning Support
Income Protection & Life Assurance
Professional Development and Chartership Support
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Sustainability & Innovation-Focused Culture
Socials, Recognition Awards & Wellbeing Initiatives
Generous Annual Leave with Additional Days Based on Service
We're Inclusive by Design
Ayesa is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background or neurodiversity. We believe that a diverse workforce fosters innovation and stronger outcomes. We are committed to inclusive hiring practices, providing reasonable adjustments for applicants and employees with disabilities, and ensuring equal access to opportunities for learning, development, and progression across our organisation.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request any accommodation.