Average Engineer salary in Reading

An established multi-disciplinary consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Structural Engineer to lead the design and delivery of a growing portfolio of structural projects across the South of England. This is an exciting opportunity for a Chartered Structural Engineer or a highly experienced Structural Engineer who's ready to take ownership of their work, play a leading role in shaping a new structural engineering division, and work closely with surveyors, designers, and fire safety specialists across a diverse range of projects. The Role As a Senior Structural Engineer, you'll take responsibility for technical design, project delivery, and client liaison on a variety of new build, refurbishment, and alteration schemes - covering residential, commercial, and heritage properties. You'll prepare structural calculations, drawings, and specifications, carry out inspections and defect analysis, and ensure all work meets Eurocodes and UK Building Regulations standards. This role offers genuine autonomy, support from a collaborative team, and the chance to build and influence internal systems, templates, and QA processes as the department grows. The Structural Engineer Requirements Chartered Engineer (CEng MICE or MIStructE) IdeallyMEng/MSc in Structural or Civil Engineering (JBM accredited).Minimum 5 years' post-graduate experience in structural design and analysis.Strong knowledge of Eurocodes, BS standards, and Building Regulations (Part A).Proficient in design software (MasterSeries, Tekla, SCIA Engineer, or Autodesk Robot).BIM/Revit or Tekla experience advantageous.Excellent written and verbal communication skills. The Structural Engineer Commercially aware, proactive, and solution focused.Comfortable leading projects and managing your own workload.Collaborative and confident working across disciplines.Ambitious to develop and grow within a respected consultancy environment. Benefits £70,000 per annum + extremely competitive performance bonus where you can earn up to 50% commission on exceeded target25 days' holiday + bank holidays.Pension contribution.Hybrid working (typically one day per week in the Henley-on-Thames office).Opportunity to lead and grow the structural engineering arm within a forward-thinking consultancy. This role offers genuine influence, professional autonomy, and the chance to help shape a new discipline within a growing practice. If you're an experienced Senior Structural Engineer looking for a fresh challenge, get in touch for a confidential chat.

Ground Remediation EngineerLocation: ReadingReference: BY90112Salary: £27,000 - £32,000This industry leading environmental, ground remediation team is seeking a driven Ground Remediation Engineer looking for the next step in their career. The exciting opportunity, based out of their Reading office, provides a chance to work with a well-established and experienced team on a variety of ground remediation and soil engineering projects, developing your skillset and continued professional development.The successful Ground Remediation Engineer will receive:A top salary (£27,000 to £32,000).Opportunities for training where desired/required.Supported career progression.Generous company pension scheme.Paid travel around the UK for exposure and skill development.Exciting work environment with the opportunity to work on a range of projects.The Ground Remediation Engineer will be soil sampling, groundwater, gas and waste monitoring, closely following design procedures for remediation projects, liaising with clients and team members and writing technical reports.To be considered for the Ground Remediation Engineer role you should:Have experience in the remediation, environmental consultancy, contaminated land and/or waste management industry.Have or be working towards an engineering qualification (for example earth sciences, geology, geoscience).A CSCS card or SMSTS qualification.Have an understanding of health and safety practices.Be commutable to Reading and willing to travel around the UK for work.Hold a full UK driving licence.Have a full right to work in the UKIf you are interested in this or other Engineering/Remediation roles please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young on . We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.

We are currently recruiting for 2 x Electrical Engineering Managers to join a UK GOV authority, working at the highest level of UK security clearance, hybrid working in Reading - 2 days/ week.About the role: Be the lead engineering representative on the project. Level of Clearance: DV Clearance - Candidates holding Active Clearances can benefit of a quick start dateWhat you will gain:Amazing rate for great affordabilityHybrid working that you can spend less time travelling and enjoy some time at homeUK Government Contract so you can improve prospects for future contractingEssential skills:Leading within a project delivery environmentKnowledge of production systems, process partner equipment,Experience in design of integration into a new facility.Electrical understandingMultidisciplinary backgroundInterviews will start as soon good candidates are available, if you are interested do not delay the response and forward you updated CV today.If you would like to discuss further about this opportunity or others in the UK Public Sector, please reach out (extension 8144) and ask for Cristina Ghenu or you may email me at