Senior Structural Engineer

For more information or a discreet conversation, please contact Patrick Makeig-Jones of RGB Recruitment.

We are working on behalf of a well‑established civil engineering organisation based in West Cornwall, seeking a talented Chartered Structural/Civil Engineer to join their growing technical team. This position offers the chance to work on a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects across Cornwall while being part of a supportive, respected engineering environment.

The successful candidate will play a central role in the design and assessment of civil structures, with a significant focus on bridge design. You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop safe, efficient, and sustainable engineering solutions across a wide range of local infrastructure schemes.

The role provides flexibility to work across multiple office locations across Devon and Cornwall reporting into head office, giving you excellent flexible working options.

Key requirements

• Ideally holding chartered status with either IStructE or ICE
• Proven experience in the design of civil structures, ideally including bridges
• Strong technical capability and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, technicians, and external partners
• Experience delivering projects from concept through detailed design

Rewards

• Competitive salary of £60,000 - £70,000 plus benefits
• Ongoing professional development and progression opportunities
• The chance to work on meaningful, community‑focused infrastructure projects
• A positive, collaborative working culture

If you’re a experienced engineer looking for a new challenge with an organisation delivering impactful civil engineering work across Cornwall, we would love to discuss this opportunity with you further.