Job Description & Person Specification

There has never been a more exciting time to join our Civil and Structural Engineering team at Torbay Council. We have a great opportunity for a successful candidate to join our Civil and Structural Engineering Team as a Senior Engineer (Structures).

We are looking to recruit someone who has detailed knowledge and understanding of structural engineering especially in relation to building structures. The candidate should have a good knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and statutory obligations in relation to building regulations and design codes of practice.

The candidate must have a good IT skills, using Microsoft packages, specialist design software, such as TEDDS/TEKLA structural design packages and experienced in the use of AutoCAD and/or Revit.

Your role will see you assist and lead other engineers and technicians in managing the projects and interact with contractors on site, have the ability to deal tactfully with people of all ages and

background.

Torbay is a fantastic place to live, work and visit, offering unrivalled quality of life for individuals and families, The majority of our team members reside locally within Torbay, many of our team members have been with the Engineering Department for in excess of 10 years.

We want to see a healthy, happy and prosperous Torbay. If you do too, join us.

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For an informal chat please contact Tom Bell on 07443279209 or tom.bell@torbay.gov.uk

Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 14th December 2026

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

At times there is a need to close our adverts earlier than the date specified, however this advert will not close before18th November 2026 . If you are keen to submit an application, please apply as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

Essential:

Ability and adaptability in structural engineering practice and design standards in broad range of buildings and structures found in within the regional environment, including urban, commercial,
industrial, domestic, leisure, marine, and highway structures.
Effective communication skills, including correspondence and report preparation.
Ability to manage, monitor and review performance to meet targets.
IT skills including using Microsoft packages, and specialist design software.
Forward thinker who is able to identify the potential risks associated with a project and recommend/initiate solutions.

This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

Skills

Essential:

Detailed knowledge and understanding of structural engineering.
Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and statutory obligations in relation to building regulations and design code of practices.
Competent in financial monitoring and budgetary control.
Knowledge of procurement and understand the procurement process using standard forms of contract.

Benefits

Essential:

A Degree in Civil Engineering or other relevant field.
Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status (or able to demonstrate working towards IEng/CEng status).
Member of a relevant professional association such as ICE or IStructE.
Significant experience of structural and civil engineering design, surveying and managing projects.