Structural Engineer

Strata Consulting; Slough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Strata Consulting in Slough is seeking a hands-on Structural Engineer with 4+ years of post‑graduate experience. The role spans design, analysis, and on-site delivery across a varied portfolio including heritage projects and historic structures.

You will work with a collaborative team, tackling real-world structural challenges from concept to site execution. The firm emphasizes professional development and supports chartership progression.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4+ years’ experience in structural engineering (post‑graduate).
• Experience in both temporary works (TW) and permanent works / refurbishment design.
• Strong skills in structural analysis, calculations, and design development.
• Ability to assess existing structures and propose strengthening or repair solutions.
• Comfortable undertaking site visits and liaising with contractors and clients.
• A problem‑solving mindset with a focus on practical, buildable solutions.
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Ambition to progress professionally and work towards Chartership.
• Chartered with IStructE or ICE (preferred but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Hands-on role mixing design, analysis, and site delivery across a diverse UK portfolio.
• Assess existing structures and propose strengthening or repair solutions.
• Engage with contractors and clients during site visits and discussions.
• Support chartership progression within a collaborative, long‑term team environment.

Skills

Structural analysis

Calculations

Design development

Site visits

Communication

Teamwork

Chartership goal

Education

MEng or BEng in Civil Engineering

Chartered with IStructE or ICE (preferred)

Job description

We have an opportunity for a Structural Engineer to join the consultancy division of an engineering contractor based in Slough, delivering a diverse portfolio of structural projects across the UK. This role will support a close-knit and highly experienced team, being a hands‑on role offering a mix of design, analysis, and site‑based engineering, ideal for someone who enjoys solving real‑world structural challenges.

This opportunity offers exposure to an incredibly varied project portfolio, including listed buildings, historic monuments, churches, bridges, and residential properties. You’ll work alongside a collaborative team of engineers and site specialists, contributing to both temporary works and permanent refurbishment designs. The role goes beyond pure calculations – you’ll be actively involved in assessing existing structures, advising on strengthening solutions, and developing practical, buildable designs. With a strong emphasis on long‑term development, the business is committed to supporting chartership and nurturing engineers through to senior leadership – evidenced by team members who have progressed from junior roles to director level.

The client is looking for a proactive and technically capable engineer who combines strong analytical ability with practical problem‑solving skills. This is not a role for someone who wants to sit behind a desk all day – it requires curiosity, communication, and a willingness to engage with projects from concept through to site delivery.

What’s On Offer

• Strong support towards Chartership with mentorship from experienced engineers.
• Exposure to a wide variety of complex and heritage‑focused projects.
• A clear progression pathway within a business known for long‑term staff retention.
• Opportunity to work across both consultancy and contractor environments.
• Close‑knit team culture with real influence on project outcomes and business direction.

What You Need To Succeed

• Minimum of 4+ years’ experience in structural engineering (post‑graduate).
• Experience in both temporary works (TW) and permanent works / refurbishment design.
• Strong skills in structural analysis, calculations, and design development.
• Ability to assess existing structures and propose strengthening or repair solutions.
• Comfortable undertaking site visits and liaising with contractors and clients.
• A problem‑solving mindset with a focus on practical, buildable solutions.
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Ambition to progress professionally and work towards Chartership.
• Chartered with IStructE or ICE (preferred but not essential).
• MEng or BEng in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).