Structural Engineer

Strata Consulting; Newport Pagnell; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote working

Flexible working patterns

Long-term contract potential

Job summary

Strata Consulting is seeking a UK-based Contract Structural Engineer for remote work on a pipeline of residential projects. You will contribute to concept design, calculations and problem-solving, focusing on masonry structures and collaboration with a specialist team.

This flexible part-time contract (~20–40 hours/week) offers remote work with a steady workload and exposure to multiple developers across the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering structural design for low-rise residential projects.
• UK-based with strong masonry design experience.
• Ability to produce structural calculations and technical reports independently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structural design for a portfolio of low-rise residential schemes.
• Produce and review structural calculations for masonry structures.
• Collaborate remotely with engineers, technicians and external consultants.

Skills

Structural design

Residential design

Masonry design

Calculations

Report writing

Remote collaboration

Education

MEng or BEng in Civil Engineering

Tools

Tekla Tedds

MasterSeries

Job description

We have an opportunity for a UK-based Contract Structural Engineer to work on a remote basis, for a well-respected consultancy to support a growing pipeline of residential projects. This is a fully remote opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys working on practical, buildable designs and contributing to the delivery of low-rise residential developments. The consultancy has built a strong reputation for providing pragmatic engineering solutions across the UK residential sector and is looking to bring in additional contract support as project demand continues to increase.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative and technically strong engineering team delivering structural design for low-rise residential schemes. Much of the work will focus on masonry structures, with projects typically including housing developments, small residential blocks, and developer-led schemes. You will work closely with experienced engineers and technicians, contributing to concept design, calculations, and technical problem-solving across a varied portfolio of projects. This role offers the chance to work on multiple developments simultaneously while enjoying the flexibility of a fully remote contract arrangement.

This is a flexible contract role where hours will vary from week-to-week – typically this may be c. 20 hours per week though at busier times may range up to 40. We’re looking for a capable Structural Engineer with solid experience in residential design who can confidently produce and review structural calculations for masonry structures. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working independently, managing their own workload, and collaborating remotely with a wider engineering team.

What’s On Offer

• Fully remote working arrangement with flexible working patterns.
• Opportunity to work on a steady pipeline of UK residential developments.
• Collaborative engineering team with strong technical support.
• Exposure to a variety of residential schemes across multiple developers.
• Long-term contract potential with consistent project workload.

What You Need To Succeed

• Proven experience delivering structural design for low-rise residential projects.
• UK-based.
• Strong masonry design experience is essential.
• Additional experience with steel, concrete and timber structures would be beneficial.
• Ability to produce structural calculations and technical reports independently.
• Familiarity with common structural engineering software (e.g. Tekla Tedds, MasterSeries or similar).
• Understanding of UK building regulations and relevant Eurocodes.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, technicians and external consultants in a remote environment.
• Strong communication skills and a practical approach to problem solving.
• Chartered with IStructE or ICE (preferred but not essential).
• MEng or BEng in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).