Senior Structural Engineer

Are you an experienced Structural Engineer looking for the opportunity to take ownership of major projects, mentor a growing team, and accelerate your career towards Associate Director level?

An established, award-winning multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is expanding its Birmingham operation and is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to play a key role in the continued growth of the business. The consultancy is recognised for delivering innovative, value-engineered solutions across a diverse portfolio of complex construction projects throughout the UK.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a close-knit, technically strong consultancy where your input will have a genuine impact on project delivery, client relationships, and the development of junior engineers.
You'll work on a broad range of projects across multiple sectors, including:

• High-rise residential developments
• Student accommodation schemes
• Education facilities and schools
• Industrial and logistics developments
• Leisure centres and public buildings
• Steel and reinforced concrete structures

Projects range from temporary works design to large-scale developments delivered alongside leading Tier 1 contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design and delivery of complex projects from concept through to completion
• Manage and mentor graduate and junior engineers, providing technical guidance and training
• Produce structural calculations, technical reports, and building appraisal assessments
• Undertake structural surveys and assessments of existing buildings
• Design temporary works and permanent structures
• Liaise directly with clients, contractors, architects, and design teams
• Report directly to company directors and contribute to strategic project delivery
• Support the continued growth and development of the Birmingham office

What We're Looking For

• Approximately 10+ years' UK consultancy experience within structural engineering
• Proven experience delivering projects similar in scale and sector to those listed above
• Strong knowledge of steel and reinforced concrete design
• Experience producing structural reports, surveys, and appraisals
• Proficiency with Tekla Tedds and Tekla Structural Designer
• Good understanding of current UK design standards and construction practices
• Knowledge of the Birmingham and wider Midlands market
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Chartered status (MIStructE or MICE) is desirable but not essential

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary tailored to experience
• Hybrid working arrangement
• 25 days annual leave plus an additional 5 days between Christmas and New Year
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Clear pathway towards Associate Director
• Opportunity to work across a varied and technically challenging project portfolio
• Strong emphasis on professional development and mentoring
• Autonomy and influence within a growing Birmingham team
• Supportive, smaller-company environment where achievements are recognised and progression is based on merit

Why Join?

Unlike larger corporate consultancies, this role offers the opportunity to work closely with decision-makers, influence project outcomes from an early stage, and gain exposure to a wide variety of structural engineering challenges. You'll be joining a business with a strong reputation for innovative engineering, value-led design solutions, and successful delivery across major construction projects.

If you're a Senior Structural Engineer seeking greater responsibility, genuine career progression, and the chance to help shape the future of a growing Birmingham office, we'd love to hear from you.

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