Senior Structural Engineer

Strata Construction Consulting UK Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consulting firm is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join their team in Nottingham. The successful candidate will manage a diverse range of projects while providing mentoring to junior engineers and ensuring high-quality design outcomes. The role offers competitive benefits including flexible working arrangements and professional development support.

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

• Ability to manage projects from concept to delivery.
• Experience in both new-build and refurbishment structures.
• Proficiency in various materials: steel, concrete, timber, masonry.
• Supportive mentoring approach towards junior staff.
• Proactive mindset focusing on quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead diverse portfolio of structural projects.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for design solutions.
• Complete projects on time and within budget.
• Conduct structural inspections and analyses.
• Produce technical documentation and reports.
• Mentor junior engineers to encourage development.

Skills

Project management

Technical knowledge of structures

Mentoring

Communication skills

Structural design software proficiency

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering (MEng or BEng)

Tools

Tekla Structural Designer

Tedds

ETABS

Job description

Overview

We re seeking a talented Senior Structural Engineer to join our client s expanding Nottingham team. In this role, you ll lead the design and delivery of standout residential and commercial projects, making a tangible impact on the built environment.

From concept through to completion, you ll work on a diverse range of developments while advancing your expertise and growing 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 projects across industrial, residential, retail, commercial, and healthcare sectors, meeting Building Regulations and industry standards.
• Collaborate with architects, clients, and multidisciplinary teams to develop well-coordinated design solutions.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget, upholding the company s reputation for quality and reliability.
• 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 drawings, reports, and technical outputs.
• Prepare clear, professional documentation including structural survey reports and design deliverables.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering growth and contributing to team development.

What you ll need to succeed

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