Senior Structural Engineer | Leicester

Strata Consulting; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Healthcare

Professional development

Career progression

Job summary

Strata Consulting in Leicester is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer / Associate to lead the structural engineering team, delivering high quality designs and guiding projects from concept to completion.

You will mentor junior engineers, engage directly with clients and other stakeholders, and help drive growth within the office, while ensuring compliance with BIM Level 2 and relevant standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in structural engineering.
• Experience leading teams and delivering complex projects.
• Strong design capability across steel, timber, masonry, and reinforced concrete.
• Experience working within a BIM Level 2 environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the structural engineering team in Leicester.
• Deliver high-quality structural designs across a varied project portfolio.
• Take responsibility for projects from concept through to completion.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians.
• Contribute to business development and client relationship management.
• Ensure all work complies with relevant standards, codes, and BIM Level 2 requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Structural design

Client engagement

BIM Level 2

Geotechnical knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

We are working with a well known and award-winning multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy. We are looking to recruit an experienced Senior Structural Engineer / Associate for their Structural Engineering team in Leicester.

This is a key leadership role within the office, offering the opportunity to influence project delivery, lead and mentor engineers, and play an active role in the continued growth of the business.

The Role

As Senior Structural Engineer / Associate you will combine hands‑on technical delivery with team leadership and client engagement. Responsibilities will include leading and managing the structural engineering team in Leicester, delivering high-quality structural designs across a varied project portfolio, and taking responsibility for projects from concept through to completion. You will liaise directly with clients, consultants, and contractors, support and mentor junior engineers and technicians, and contribute to business development and client relationship management. You will also ensure all work complies with relevant standards, codes, and BIM Level 2 requirements.

Project Portfolio

The role offers exposure to a broad range of projects across the East Midlands and the wider UK. Sectors include education, healthcare, industrial, commercial, and residential developments. Projects range from small housing schemes to complex multi‑storey buildings, with construction values typically between £250k and £30m.

Experience and Skills

Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in structural engineering, with proven experience leading teams and delivering complex projects. Strong design capability across steel, timber, masonry, and reinforced concrete is essential, along with a good working knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles. Experience working within a BIM Level 2 environment and excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills are also required.

Qualifications

You will be Chartered as a Structural Engineer or actively working towards chartership and hold a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.

Personal Attributes

You will be a confident leader with strong team management skills, self‑motivated and capable of working independently, and an effective communicator both verbally and in writing. A client-focused approach and a passion for mentoring and developing junior engineers are key to success in this role.

What’s on Offer

They offer a competitive salary and benefits package, company pension scheme, healthcare and wellbeing, ongoing professional development and training, and clear career progression within a supportive and collaborative environment.