Are you feeling stifled in a large corporate environment, itching for the space to really use your expertise? At Toynbee, we’re a small, flat-structured practice where ideas and initiative matter more than hierarchy.

If you’re the expert in the room, we want you to lead.

You’ll have real responsibility, direct contact with clients and stakeholders and the satisfaction of seeing your ideas built not buried in process.

We’re known for getting things built that others might shy away from; the complex, the quirky, the “how do we make this work?” kind of projects.

Communication is at the heart of how we operate.

We pride ourselves on being clear, responsive and collaborative with everyone involved, clients, contractors and architects alike.

If you’re motivated by solving problems, building trusted relationships and want your work to truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Are you the kind of structural engineer who lights up when you can shape both great design and a great team? Do you want to work in a small, values-led consultancy where your decisions are visible, your ideas are heard, and your impact is huge? At Toynbee Associates, trusted relationships and technical excellence sit side by side.

We’re growing, and we’re looking for a Senior Structural Engineer who’s as confident with people and clients as they are with calculations and codes.

Why this role might be right for you

• Do you want real ownership of projects, people development, and day-to-day operations rather than just delivering a brief?
• Do you enjoy partnering with architects and contractors, shaping intelligent solutions (especially on refurb and existing buildings), and spotting opportunities for new work?
• Are you ready to be a visible leader who mentors, delegates well, and builds a culture of accountability and learning?
• Would you value a balanced week with flexibility, clear progression to associate/director level, and a business that welcomes your voice in management decisions?

What you’ll lead

• Run a diverse portfolio of structural projects to agreed quality, time and budget.
• Lead and develop engineers and technicians, setting direction, supporting growth and creating a calm, organised delivery rhythm.
• Represent the business with clients and design teams, building lasting relationships and opening doors to future work.
• Take ownership of day-to-day operational delivery, creating space for our Managing Director to focus on strategy.
• Provide technical oversight to ensure designs align with current codes, regulations and best practice.
• Contribute to bids and business development with commercially aware, creative solutions.

About you

• Chartered and qualified in Engineering (bachelor’s or master’s).
• Confident running projects from concept to handover, including refurbishment and existing structures.
• Natural team leader, collaborative, clear, encouraging and comfortable delegating.
• Commercially thoughtful, you understand how good engineering and good business go together.
• Great with people, credible with clients, calm under pressure and happy representing the brand externally.
• Fluent with AutoCAD, TEDDS, Tekla Structural Designer and Oasys GSA (Revit is a bonus, not a must).

How we work

• Location: London or Sussex.
• If Sussex-based, you’ll join the London office each week to connect with the wider team.
• Typically four days in the office and one from home.
• Core hours 10:00–16:00 so you can plan life’s appointments around your day.

What’s in it for you

• Salary £55,000–£70,000 depending on experience.
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Free gym at the London office.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• BUPA healthcare and life insurance.
• CPD support and a clear path to associate/director level, with a real say in how we run and grow.

Ready to have a bigger impact?

If you’re a Chartered Structural Engineer who wants to lead projects, develop people and help grow a respected consultancy, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply here. 

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