Senior Structural Engineer

Strata Construction Consulting; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consulting firm in the East Midlands is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead and manage diverse projects in residential and commercial sectors. This role involves ensuring high-quality outcomes, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise and a proactive attitude toward high-quality structural design, with chartered status preferred.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Performance-based bonus scheme

Professional chartership support

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Employer pension contributions

Paid overtime

Interest-free travel loans

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage projects independently from concept through to delivery.
• Strong technical expertise in both new-build and refurbishment structures.
• Chartered status with IStructE or ICE (or working towards chartership with demonstrable progress).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a diverse portfolio of projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Collaborate with architects and clients to develop coordinated design solutions.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, encouraging development.

Skills

Project management

Structural design expertise

Mentoring junior engineers

Excellent communication

Education

MEng or BEng in Civil Engineering

Tools

Tekla Structural Designer

ETABS

Tedds

Job description

Are you a Senior Structural Engineer looking for a new role in Leicester? You’ll play a leading role in the design and delivery of high-quality residential and commercial projects, making a real impact on the built environment.

From concept through to completion, you’ll work across a wide variety of developments while continuing to advance your expertise and progress your career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

What’s on offer:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• Professional chartership support
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Employer pension contributions
• Paid overtime
• Interest-free travel loans

The role:

• Lead and manage a diverse portfolio of projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes at every stage.
• Deliver schemes across industrial, residential, retail, commercial, and healthcare sectors, meeting Building Regulations and industry standards.
• Collaborate with architects, clients, and multidisciplinary teams to develop coordinated design solutions.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget, maintaining the company’s reputation for reliability and excellence.
• Undertake structural inspections and assessments of new and existing properties, applying expertise in concrete, steel, timber, and masonry.
• Carry out structural analysis and design using industry-standard software (e.g., Tekla Structural Designer, Tedds), producing accurate technical outputs, drawings, and reports.
• Prepare clear, professional documentation including structural survey reports and design deliverables.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, encouraging development and contributing to team growth.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Proven ability to manage projects independently from concept through to delivery.
• Strong technical expertise in both new-build and refurbishment structures.
• Experience working with a range of materials including steel, concrete, timber, and masonry.
• A supportive approach to mentoring and developing junior engineers and technicians.
• Proactive, hands-on attitude with a passion for high-quality structural design.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence when working with clients, architects, and contractors.
• Proficiency in structural design software (e.g., Tekla, Tedds, ETABS, or similar).
• Chartered status with IStructE or ICE (or working towards chartership with demonstrable progress).
• Degree-qualified (MEng or BEng in Civil Engineering, or equivalent).