Senior Structural Engineer

Strata Construction Consulting; Dacorum; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Dacorum is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead major data centre and industrial projects. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience, strong knowledge of Eurocodes, and the ability to mentor junior engineers. This role offers a supportive environment with career advancement opportunities and flexible working arrangements. Engage directly with clients while being part of a technically sound team focused on delivering innovative solutions.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Clear career progression

Regular performance reviews

Supportive office environment

Social team events

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in UK structural engineering consultancy.
• Excellent knowledge of Eurocodes and British Standards.
• Strong experience on large-scale data centre and industrial projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of major data centre and industrial projects.
• Manage projects while mentoring junior engineers.
• Engage directly with clients and attend design meetings.

Skills

Client engagement

Project management

Technical knowledge of Eurocodes

Mentoring junior engineers

Design capability in steel and reinforced concrete

Education

BEng or MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Structural analysis and design software

Job description

We are currently working with a highly-regarded, award-winning Civil and Structural Engineering consultancy that has built a stellar reputation for delivering some of the most complex infrastructure in the UK and Europe. They are looking to appoint a Senior Structural Engineer to support their continued growth. This role is ideally suited to an experienced engineer with a strong technical background and proven project delivery experience, particularly within the data centre and/or industrial sectors.

The successful candidate will join a well-established and technically strong structures team delivering complex projects across the UK and internationally. As a Senior Structural Engineer, you’ll take a leading role in the design and delivery of major data centre and industrial developments, working closely with clients, architects and contractors. You’ll be trusted to manage projects, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to technical decision‑making, while being supported by senior leadership in a collaborative and forward‑thinking environment.

Our client is looking for a confident and technically capable Senior Structural Engineer with significant consultancy experience, who is comfortable leading projects, engaging with clients, and contributing to the continued development of a high‑performing structural team.

What’s On Offer

• Lead involvement on large‑scale, technically complex data centre and industrial projects.
• Clear progression towards Principal/Associate level with genuine long‑term career prospects.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• A strong technical culture with access to senior decision‑makers.
• Competitive salary with regular performance and salary reviews.
• A supportive, close‑knit office environment with regular social and team events.

What You Need To Succeed

• Minimum five years’ experience working within a UK structural engineering consultancy.
• Excellent knowledge of Eurocodes and British Standards, specifically regarding structural steelwork and RC foundations.
• Strong experience delivering data centre and/or industrial projects.
• Excellent design capability in steel and reinforced concrete.
• Proven experience leading projects and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to mentor and support junior engineers.
• Confidence engaging directly with clients and attending design meetings.
• Proficiency in industry‑standard structural analysis and design software.
• A strong academic background with a BEng or MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered with the IStructE or ICE (or working towards).