Principal Structural Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring

Employee Assistance

Professional development

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Strata Consulting in Gloucester is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to lead the Structures team on diverse projects across residential, hotel, commercial, education, health and leisure sectors. You will guide engineers and technicians, delivering innovative and sustainable structural solutions.

The role offers mentoring opportunities, professional development support and a performance‑based bonus. You will be a key leader with strong communication and governance responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and manage structural engineering projects.
• Confident communicator who can explain concepts to stakeholders.
• Passion for mentoring and developing junior engineers.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, analytical and decision‑making skills.
• Chartered with IStructE or ICE (preferred).
• MEng or BEng in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage structural engineering projects for diverse sectors.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to the team of engineers and technicians.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Analytical thinking

IStructE/ICE chartered

Education

MEng or BEng in Civil Engineering

Job description

Are you ready to elevate your career in Structural Engineering? We are working with a leading consultancy in Gloucester, seeking a talented and driven Principal Structural Engineer to join their Structures team.

With several offices across the South of England, the office in Gloucester is currently enjoying a burgeoning workload, with further signs of a growing pipeline. This is a key position to provide leadership and technical guidance to the team of Engineers and Technicians.

As a Principal Structural Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects spanning sectors including residential, hotel, commercial, educational, health and leisure. You\'ll collaborate with a team of experienced professionals, leveraging your expertise to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients.

What’s On Offer

• Access to continuous learning opportunities and mentoring, ultimately providing excellent opportunity for personal and professional growth.
• Collaborative team that takes pride in their designs and the work they deliver; a team who value diversity and inclusivity.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme giving access to personal, legal and financial advice.
• Professional development opportunities and support for further education and training.
• Bonus scheme based on both company and personal performance – enhanced at Associate level.

What You Need To Succeed

• Proven at leading and managing structural engineering projects.
• Preferable design experience with multi-storey RC frame, although experience with all materials would be expected.
• Confident communicator, able to explain engineering concepts clearly and simply to a range of stakeholders.
• Passion for mentoring and developing junior engineers.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, analytical and decision-making skills.
• Chartered with IStructE or ICE (preferred but not essential).
• MEng or BEng in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).