Senior Structural Engineer

Strata Consulting; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Diverse projects

Hybrid work

Collaborative culture

CPD & training

Influence on local team

Job summary

Strata Consulting in Gloucester seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to lead project delivery and client relationships across a diverse portfolio. You will guide projects from concept through construction, mentoring junior engineers and influencing design decisions within a collaborative team.

The role offers hybrid, flexible working and a strong focus on training, CPD, and professional development, with meaningful progression toward associate-level responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering structural designs across a range of building types.
• Strong technical ability in structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and timber.
• Experience using Tekla, Tedds, Robot, ETABS or similar.
• The ability to manage projects from concept through to construction.
• Experience mentoring or overseeing junior engineers and technicians.
• Confident communication skills with clients, architects and contractors.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• A strong academic background with a BEng or MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered with the IStructE or ICE (or working towards).

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design delivery across projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians.
• Manage projects from concept through to construction.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and design teams.
• Contribute to design decisions and office growth.

Skills

Lead design delivery

Structural steel design

Reinforced concrete

Masonry and timber

Mentoring juniors

Client communication

Project management

Collaborative problem-solving

Education

BEng or MEng in Civil/Structural Eng

Chartered with IStructE or ICE (or working towards)

Tools

Tekla

Tedds

Robot

ETABS

Job description

We’re working with a well-established, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy in Gloucester looking to appoint a Senior Structural Engineer to their team. Due to a sustained and healthy pipeline of work across multiple sectors, this consultancy is strengthening its Structures team with an experienced engineer who can take a leading role in project delivery and client relationships.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and respected consultancy working across a variety of projects including commercial, industrial, retail, public sector and domestic developments. You’ll be part of a close-knit structural engineering team, contributing to projects from concept through to construction, with real influence over design decisions. The role offers exposure to a diverse workload, the chance to mentor junior engineers, and the opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of the Gloucester office.

My client is seeking a capable and confident Senior Structural Engineer who can manage projects independently, support team development, and maintain strong relationships with clients and design teams.

What’s On Offer

• A clear and supported pathway for career progression, with scope to move into associate-level responsibilities.
• A varied project portfolio across multiple sectors, avoiding repetitive or siloed work.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• A friendly, professional team culture with a strong emphasis on collaboration and support.
• Ongoing investment in training, CPD, and professional development.
• The opportunity to have a genuine influence on projects and the direction of the local team.

What You Need To Succeed

• Proven experience delivering structural designs across a range of building types.
• Strong technical ability in structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and timber.
• Experience using industry-standard design software (e.g. Tekla, Tedds, Robot, ETABS or similar).
• The ability to manage projects from concept through to construction.
• Experience mentoring or overseeing junior engineers and technicians.
• Confident communication skills with clients, architects and contractors.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• A strong academic background with a BEng or MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered with the IStructE or ICE (or working towards).