Senior Structural Engineer | Derby

Strata Consulting; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Clear progression pathways

Flexible working arrangements

Support for continued professional development

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Derby is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join their team. This role involves leading the delivery of innovative structural solutions across various sectors, while providing mentorship to junior engineers. Candidates should hold a degree in Structural or Civil Engineering and ideally have chartered status. The position offers a competitive salary, a supportive working culture, and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering structural designs across multiple materials.
• Proficiency with structural design software.
• The ability to manage projects, deadlines, and client expectations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design work in steel, concrete, timber, and masonry.
• Oversee project delivery from concept through to construction.
• Manage client relationships and contribute to business development.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Technical excellence

Mentoring

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Chartered status (IStructE or ICE) or nearing chartership

Tools

Tekla Tedds

Robot

Revit

Job description

We are working with a well known client who is continuing to strengthen its structural engineering team, they’re looking for an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join its Derby office. If you’re driven by technical excellence, enjoy mentoring others, and want to play a key role in delivering high‑quality, innovative structural solutions, this is an exciting opportunity to take the next step in your career.

About

You’ll lead the delivery of structural engineering projects across a wide range of sectors, including commercial, residential, industrial, education, and mixed‑use developments. This role offers autonomy, client exposure and the chance to influence both project outcomes and team development.

Key responsibilities

• Lead structural design work in steel, concrete, timber, and masonry

• Oversee project delivery from concept through to construction

• Prepare and review calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports

• Manage client relationships and contribute to business development

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians

• Coordinate with architects, contractors, and other engineering disciplines

• Conduct site inspections, assessments, and progress reviews

• Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and best practice

About you

We’re looking for someone confident, technically strong, and ready to take ownership of their work. Ideally, you will have:

• A degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

• Chartered status (IStructE or ICE) or nearing chartership

• Significant experience delivering structural designs across multiple materials

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

• Proficiency with structural design software (e.g., Tekla Tedds, Robot, Revit)

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach

• The ability to manage projects, deadlines, and client expectations effectively

Whats on offers

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

• Clear progression pathways and support for continued professional development

• A friendly, collaborative, and forward‑thinking working culture

• Flexible working arrangements

• The opportunity to work on diverse, high‑impact projects across the UK