Structural Engineer jobs in the UK

Live structural engineer roles plus reconciled 2026 salary data by region.

6307 live structural engineer roles

Structural Chief Engineer

Watford

£65,000–£83,000

We're putting together a team of senior engineers and technical specialists for a major international infrastructure programme.

Engineering
16 hours ago Apply on WhatJobs

Civil/Structural Engineer

Devon and Torbay

£65,000–£90,000

Our client in Devonport is a leading engineering and maritime organisation specialising in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of naval vessels.

Hybrid Engineering
16 hours ago Apply on WhatJobs

Structural Engineer

Bristol

£55,000–£75,000

Our client is an international multidisciplinary engineering consultancy delivering complex infrastructure across energy, transport, water, and the…

Engineering
16 hours ago Apply on WhatJobs

Structural Engineer salary by region (2026)

RegionSalary range (median)
London (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range
£50,000 – £72,000 (midpoint £61,000)
North East (indicative)
5 live adverts
£40,000 – £74,500 (midpoint £59,900)
South East (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range
£46,000 – £64,000 (midpoint £55,000)
South West (indicative)
6 live adverts
£29,500 – £57,500 (midpoint £50,048)
Wales (indicative)
5 live adverts
£39,000 – £55,000 (midpoint £50,000)
North West (indicative)
2 live adverts
£42,000 – £58,000 (midpoint £50,000)
Yorkshire (indicative)
1 live advert
£40,000 – £55,000 (midpoint £50,000)
Northern Ireland (indicative)
7 live adverts
£40,000 – £70,000 (midpoint £48,917)
Midlands (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range
£40,000 – £56,000 (midpoint £48,000)
Scotland (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range
£40,000 – £56,000 (midpoint £48,000)
East of England (indicative)
5 live adverts
£29,000 – £52,500 (midpoint £45,000)

Methodology: medians reconcile live advertised UK salaries for this role and region; 25th–75th percentiles are shown only where at least 5 live salaried listings back them. They are measured or omitted, never interpolated. Rows marked indicative are anchored to our curated 2026 baseline ranges until enough live data accrues. Listings advertising an implausible annual figure (a mislabelled hourly or daily rate) are excluded rather than converted, because converting one means guessing the hours behind it.

Market view. The single biggest lever on a structural engineer's salary is chartership (or a clear, near-term path to it). Sector matters too. High-rise, nuclear and infrastructure typically pay a premium over general consultancy. London commands the highest base, but adjusted for cost of living the regional picture is more even than the headline numbers suggest.
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FAQs

How much does a chartered structural engineer earn in the UK?

A chartered structural engineer typically earns £48,000–£68,000 depending on region and sector, with senior and principal roles exceeding this, particularly in London and specialist sectors.

Do structural engineers earn more in London?

Yes. London base salaries run roughly 15–25% above regional equivalents, though the gap narrows once cost of living is taken into account.

What increases a structural engineer's salary the most?

Chartership, demonstrable delivery on named projects, and specialism in a high-value sector such as nuclear, high-rise or major infrastructure.

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