Associate Structural Engineer

Cotleigh Engineering; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning engineering consultancy in Birmingham is seeking an Associate Structural Engineer. The role involves leading the technical delivery of projects, mentoring engineers, and ensuring compliance with UK design codes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in a UK structural consultancy, strong project delivery skills, and Chartered Engineer status. This position offers a collaborative environment, opportunities for growth, and a range of benefits including hybrid working and performance-related bonuses.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday day off

Paid volunteering time

Professional membership fees covered

Performance-related bonus

Qualifications

• Extensive post-graduate experience in a UK structural engineering design consultancy.
• Strong experience delivering projects from concept through construction.
• Confident communicator experienced in leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of structural engineering projects.
• Coordinate closely with architects, clients, and contractors.
• Line manage and mentor junior and senior engineers.

Skills

Post-graduate experience in structural engineering design

Excellent understanding of UK design codes

Project delivery from concept through construction

Communication and team leadership

Design-focused mindset

Education

Chartered Engineer status (CEng)

Level 7 qualification (MEng or equivalent)

Job description

The Company

Our client is an award-winning, multidisciplinary civil and structural engineering consultancy, widely recognised for its close collaboration with architects and its delivery of intelligent, design-led buildings.

They are now seeking an Associate Structural Engineer to join their Birmingham studio, offering the opportunity to play a leading role in the technical and team delivery of high-quality structural projects across a range of sectors and materials.

The Role

As a senior member of the structural team, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day technical delivery of projects, from early concept through to construction. Reporting to an Associate Director, you will act as a project lead or discipline lead, working closely with architects, clients, and consultants while mentoring and line managing engineers at varying levels.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, design-driven practice that values technical excellence, creativity, and social responsibility. You’ll be given genuine autonomy, a clear leadership role, and the chance to influence both projects and people within a supportive studio environment.

Key responsibilities

• Leading the technical delivery of structural engineering projects
• Acting as Project Lead, Design Manager, or Discipline Lead as required
• Producing and reviewing calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports
• Coordinating closely with architects, clients, contractors, and consultants
• Managing budgets, programmes, resourcing, and technical risk
• Attending design meetings, site inspections, and progress reviews
• Line managing and mentoring junior and senior engineers
• Supporting business development through strong client and project relationships
• Ensuring compliance with UK design codes, sustainability objectives, CDM, and statutory requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Extensive post-graduate experience in a UK structural engineering design consultancy
• Strong experience delivering projects from concept through construction
• Excellent understanding of UK design codes, procurement routes, and construction methods
• Confident communicator with experience leading teams and coordinating multidisciplinary design
• Design-focused mindset, comfortable working on architecturally led projects
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng)
• Level 7 qualification (MEng or equivalent)

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional leave for long service
• Birthday day off
• Paid volunteering time
• Professional membership fees covered
• Hybrid working and flexitime (core hours 10am–4pm)
• Time off in lieu
• Performance-related bonus
• Enhanced maternity & shared parental leave