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Senior Technician, Structural Engineering

Posted 30 September 2026 / Deadline for application 31 October 2026

Join our established Structural team at Rolton and help deliver major projects for leading international brands across the Automotive, Commercial, Education, Industrial, Residential and Retail sectors.

Key responsibilities include:

Work closely with engineers to develop structural designs and produce accurate, detailed drawings using CAD software
Prepare and review technical drawings and specifications, ensuring compliance with relevant codes, standards and project requirements
Provide guidance and mentoring to apprentices
Support effective project planning and resource management to help deliver work on time and within budget
Liaise confidently with clients, contractors and other stakeholders to support successful project delivery

Essential criteria:

At least 10 years’ experience in a consultancy environment
Proficiency in industry-standard software, including AutoCAD, Revit and Tekla, together with experience of working in a Common Data Environment (CDE)
A strong understanding of structural engineering principles, relevant building codes and industry standards
A strong understanding of Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable criteria:

Previous experience within a UK-based consultancy
Advanced capability in structural design and detailing software
Knowledge of sustainable design practices in structural engineering

Personal qualities:

Meticulous, with a strong focus on technical accuracy and quality
A critical thinker who can solve complex engineering challenges
Collaborative and willing to share knowledge and support colleagues
Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Self-motivated, proactive and committed to delivering excellent work.

We offer:

Opportunity to work with blue-chip international brands across diverse sectors.
Internal mentoring, training, and professional development programme with access to our Next Generation (NextGen) initiatives
Clear career progression within an ambitious consultancy
Hybrid working
Competitive salary

Please note: no agencies. We respectfully ask recruitment agencies not to contact us regarding this opportunity.

To find out more about working for us, simply email our HR team at recruitment@rolton.com

Position : Senior Technician
Location : Higham Ferrers or Peterborough
Reporting to: Director
Reference: HFPSTR3009

A place for everyone

At Rolton we cultivate an environment where you will be expected to contribute your ideas, add value and play your part in a consultancy that’s at the leading edge, working with globally recognised blue-chip clients.

Our people are supported through professional development and training at every stage of their careers and given the encouragement to achieve their potential.

Supporting the next generation

We offer work experience placements, as well as internal graduate mentoring and training programs aimed at developing individual needs as the “Engineer” with a view to progression to Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or similar.

You’ll have the opportunity to get involved in multi-disciplinary engineering, gain hands on experience in new disciplines to kick-start your career.

Equal opportunities

The company is fully committed to fair and equal treatment of all employees and applicants; we discriminate on talent and talent alone.

Success story

A world of opportunity awaits

Joining Rolton in 2022, Ryan has recently been promoted to Senior Structural Engineer.

Managing his own team of junior engineers and technicians within our Structural Engineering Service Line, Ryan works on projects such as large residential and commercial schemes.

He graduated university in 2015 with a BEng (Hons) degree in Civil Engineering.

Ryan McAllister Rolton | Senior Engineer (Structural)

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