Chartered Structural Engineer | Leicester

Strata Construction Consulting UK Ltd; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

CPD and chartership support

Tech challenging projects

Friendly office culture

Job summary

Strata Construction Consulting UK Ltd in Leicester is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join the team. You will lead a range of building and structural projects, combining hands-on design with project leadership and client coordination.

The role requires strong design experience, chartered status or near-chartered, and proficiency with structural analysis tools. Hybrid working arrangements and opportunities for professional development are available.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil/structural engineering required.
• Chartered or near-chartered with IStructE/ICE preferred.
• Proven design experience across multiple sectors.
• Strong communication and client-facing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design across steel, concrete, timber and masonry.
• Manage projects from concept to construction with leadership.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior staff.
• Prepare calculations, drawings, specifications and reports.
• Attend site visits and client meetings; support bids when needed.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentoring

Client-facing skills

Strong communication

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered or near-chartered (IStructE/ICE)

Tools

Tekla Structural Designer

SCIA

TEDDS

Job description

We are working in partnership with a respected multidisciplinary civil and structural engineering consultancy with a strong presence across the Midlands and wider UK. Known for delivering practical, sustainable and technically robust design solutions, our client are continuing to grow and is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join its Leicester office.

About the role

As a Senior Structural Engineer, you will lead a range of building and structural engineering projects. The role combines hands‑on technical work with project leadership, client coordination and mentoring responsibilities. You will help shape high-quality engineering outcomes and play an important part in the continued development of the Leicester team.

Responsibilities

• Leading structural design across steel, concrete, timber and masonry
• Managing projects from concept through to detailed design and construction
• Providing technical leadership and mentoring to junior staff
• Preparing and reviewing calculations, drawings, specifications and reports
• Attending site visits, inspections and client/design team meetings
• Supporting fee proposals, bids and business development when needed

About you

• Degree-qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Chartered or near-chartered with IStructE or ICE
• Strong design experience across multiple sectors
• Competent in structural analysis software such as Tekla Structural Designer, SCIA, TEDDS or similar
• Excellent communication and client‑facing skills
• Proven ability to manage projects independently and work collaboratively

Desirable

• Multidisciplinary consultancy experience
• Familiarity with BIM workflows and coordination
• Experience mentoring junior engineers

Whats on offers

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• CPD, training and chartership support
• Opportunity to work on varied and technically challenging projects
• A supportive and friendly office culture