ASSOCIATE / LEAD STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
Pinnacle Consulting Engineers is a leading provider of construction consulting services with expertise in structural and civil engineering. Our services encompass Structural Engineering, Building Information Modelling, Civil Engineering, and Infrastructure Design across various sectors such as Residential, Retail, Distribution, and Technology.
We are seeking an exceptional Associate / Lead Structural Engineer to join our team and play a pivotal role in delivering technically robust, buildable and elegant structural solutions. This is a senior technical position suited to a highly capable engineer who thrives on solving complex problems, leading by example, and translating ideas into clear, accurate and intelligent drawings.
You will be trusted to take ownership of challenging projects, mentor engineers, and bring clarity and direction where complexity exists. The role requires not just strong engineering judgement, but an ability to think through drawings and use them as a primary tool for problem-solving and communication.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the structural design and delivery of complex projects from concept through to construction.
- Develop innovative and practical structural solutions, particularly where constraints, legacy structures or site challenges exist.
- Produce and oversee high-quality structural drawings that clearly resolve technical challenges and guide construction.
- Use drawings proactively as a problem-solving tool, identifying clashes, buildability issues and design risks early.
- Provide technical leadership and direction to project teams, including mentoring and reviewing the work of engineers and technicians.
- Engage confidently with architects, contractors and clients to develop coordinated and efficient solutions.
- Review and approve calculations, drawings and technical reports to a high professional standard.
- Contribute to design reviews, value engineering exercises and risk assessments.
- Support project planning, resourcing and fee management as appropriate to an Associate level role.
- Maintain a strong awareness of current codes, standards and best practice.
Experience
- Chartered Structural Engineer (CEng MIStructE or MICE) or demonstrably working towards chartership.
- Significant experience delivering structural design within a consultancy or contractor design environment.
- Exceptional problem-solving ability, particularly when working through complex geometry, load paths, temporary works or construction sequencing.
- Outstanding ability to interpret, develop and interrogate structural drawings.
- Proven experience bringing clarity and solutions to technically challenging projects.
- Strong understanding of construction methods and buildability.
- Confident communicator, able to explain complex ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience leading project teams and supporting the development of junior engineers.
- High attention to detail with a pragmatic, solution-focused mindset.
- Ideally experience in commercial, infrastructure and specialist structures
- Strong coordination skills using BIM and 3D design tools.
- Experience dealing with contractors on live construction sites.
- Commercial awareness and the ability to balance technical excellence with programme and budget considerations.
- A natural leader who earns trust through technical competence and calm decision making.
If you are passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to innovative projects that shape our built environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as an Associate / Lead Structural Engineer.
What Pinnacle can offer
We're offering applicants the opportunity to lead and shape technically challenging, high-quality projects in a collaborative environment that values engineering judgement and creative problem-solving.
We are a supportive, dedicated and caring business that will enable you to reach your potential and beyond. We have a strong team ethic, yet we nurture the individual. Here is what some of our team have to say about life with Pinnacle.
Why join Pinnacle Consulting Engineers?
What drives you?
At Pinnacle, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that diversity drives innovation and strengthens our ability to serve our clients and communities. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, or disability. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Benefits include:
- Private medical insurance for employees and family members*
- 25 days holiday, plus public holidays
- Extra birthday day off
- Life assurance*
- Bupa cash plan
- Pension - 7.5% employer contribution
- Annual professional membership fees paid
- Training and CPD opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible working options
- Supportive and inclusive environment
* On successful completion of probation period.
Join us in shaping the future of our infrastructure projects while advancing your career in a supportive environment that values innovation and excellence in structural engineering.
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We engineer tomorrow’s built environment, delivering engineering solutions that meet client needs today.
We're a diverse team of values-driven civil and structural engineers, working throughout the UK and Europe on construction and infrastructure projects around the world. We're ambitious and growing rapidly - and we're always looking for the engineers of the future who will be integral to our successes.
As a Pinnacle engineer, you’ll help deliver live projects around the world for household-name clients from day one as an integral part of our team, making a real and immediate difference.
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We are a values-driven organisation dedicated to investing in our people. Our core values guide our commitment to fostering a positive work environment. We empower individuals through ongoing training and development opportunities, enabling them to excel in their roles. We prioritise ethical practices, ensuring transparency and integrity in all our interactions.
By promoting teamwork and collaboration, we create a supportive culture where everyone can thrive. Our passionate approach inspires innovation, while leading by example encourages accountability and excellence, driving both personal and organisational success.