Associate Structural Engineer

Strata Consulting; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy

Equity potential

Senior support

Flexible working

Diverse projects

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Strata Consulting is seeking a Structural Engineer to lead our new Cheltenham office. You will shape a local presence, grow a team, and work on a diverse portfolio from residential to commercial projects.

You will drive technical delivery and client relationships with autonomy and support from senior leadership. This leadership role offers progression toward Director-level responsibilities and equity potential, with a strong emphasis on business development and culture.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience delivering structural projects for residential and commercial sectors.
• Proven ability to lead client relationships and grow project teams.
• Strong technical knowledge in structural design and code compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the new Cheltenham office and shape local presence.
• Recruit, mentor and grow a high-performing design team.
• Manage client relationships and drive project delivery.
• Deliver robust structural designs for diverse schemes.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Project delivery

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Communication

Team recruitment

Education

MEng or BEng in Civil Engineering

Chartership with ICE or IStructE

Tools

Tekla

Tedds

MasterSeries

Job description

We have partnered with an ambitious engineering consultancy to help them identify a lead for their new Cheltenham office, as the business continues its ambitious growth path. Having recently doubled the size of their head office, the next step of their strategy is to establish a new office in Cheltenham. We7re looking for an ambitious Structural Engineer to lead this new venture—someone eager to grow a team, shape the culture, and become a key figure in the future of their consultancy.

This is a rare opportunity to take on a leadership role from day one. As the driving force behind their Cheltenham office, youll play a crucial part in developing a local presence, supported by a well-established senior leadership team. Youll work on a diverse portfolio of ranging from luxury houses, to apartment blocks and commercial offices. With autonomy and backing, youll lead, inspire, and grow your own team—making your mark both within the company and across the region.

Were seeking a Structural Engineer with a hunger for leadership, business development, and project delivery. Youll be confident in managing client relationships, guiding a growing team, and delivering technically robust designs. This is more than a technical role—its a career-defining opportunity for someone with the ambition to lead, innovate, and influence the direction of a growing consultancy.

Whatfs On Offer

• Autonomy to shape and lead a brand-new office from the ground up.
• Clear pathway to Director-level progression and equity potential.
• Support from an established and collaborative senior team.
• Flexible working arrangements with a people-first approach.
• A growing pipeline of diverse and challenging design-led projects.
• Opportunities for CPD, industry engagement, and thought leadership.

What You Need To Succeed

• Extensive experience delivering building structures projects with residential and commercial sectors.
• A track record of managing client relationships and leading project teams.
• Strong technical skills in structural design and relevant software (e.g. Tekla, Tedds, MasterSeries).
• A natural leader with the ability to recruit, mentor, and grow a high-performing team.
• Excellent communication skills with a collaborative, proactive mindset.
• Commercial awareness and confidence in contributing to business development.
• Ambition to be part of a growing consultancy with a long-term vision.
• Desire and commitment to work towards Chartership with ICE or IStructE.
• MEng or BEng in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).