Senior Structural Engineer

Strata Construction Consulting UK Ltd; Poole; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic multidisciplinary consultancy in Poole seeks an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to lead various projects across residential and commercial sectors. This is an excellent opportunity for a chartered engineer to mentor junior staff and deliver high-quality designs. The role offers a collaborative culture, support for chartership, and flexible working arrangements, making it ideal for advancing your career in a growing team.

Benefits

Clear route to progression

Support for chartership

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience across steel, concrete, timber, and masonry.
• Chartered or near-chartered status with ICE or IStructE.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and lead project teams.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead on a variety of projects across sectors.
• Provide technical leadership and creative design solutions.
• Manage your own projects and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Technical design experience

Proficient in structural design software

Project management

Strong communication skills

Education

MEng or BEng in Civil Engineering

Tools

Tekla

Tedds

Robot

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Structural Engineer to join the Poole office of a dynamic multidisciplinary consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering innovative and sustainable engineering solutions. With their Poole office expanding, we are looking to recruit a Senior Structural Engineer to strengthen their growing Structural Engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a senior role within a progressive and supportive consultancy.

As a Senior Structural Engineer, you’ll take the lead on a variety of exciting projects across residential, commercial, and infrastructure sectors. You’ll have the chance to work closely with architects, developers, and contractors, providing technical leadership and creative design solutions. In addition to managing your own projects, you’ll play a key role in mentoring junior engineers and shaping the future of the Poole team as the office continues to expand.

We are seeking a chartered or near-chartered Senior Structural Engineer with proven project management experience, excellent technical knowledge, and strong client‑facing skills. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys both hands‑on design and taking ownership of projects, while helping to develop and inspire a growing team.

What’s On Offer

• A clear route to progression with opportunities to advance to Associate level.
• The chance to lead and deliver your own projects with autonomy and responsibility.
• Support for chartership (if not already achieved) and ongoing CPD.
• A collaborative, team‑focused working culture with strong support from Directors.
• Flexible working arrangements to promote a positive work‑life balance.

What You Need To Succeed

• Strong technical design experience across steel, concrete, timber, and masonry.
• Proficiency in structural design software such as Tekla, Tedds, Robot, or similar.
• Proven track record of delivering projects to a high standard.
• Ability to manage workloads, lead project teams, and mentor junior engineers.
• Strong communication and client‑facing skills, with a collaborative approach.
• Chartered or near‑chartered status with ICE or IStructE.
• MEng or BEng in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)