Associate Structural Engineer – Shrewsbury

Thomas Consulting Limited; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Death in Service

CPD (Continuing Professional Develop./

Enhanced annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Thomas Consulting Limited is seeking an experienced Associate Structural Engineer or higher to join our Shrewsbury office. This leadership role will manage complex projects, lead multidisciplinary design teams, develop client relationships, and contribute to strategic growth of the structural engineering business.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience delivering structural engineering projects across commercial, residential, mixed-use, education, healthcare, or infrastructure

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with IStructE or ICE.
• Typically 10-15+ years of structural engineering experience within a UK consultancy.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary structural projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of structural engineering projects from concept through to completion.
• Manage project teams, ensuring technical excellence, programme delivery, and commercial performance.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, and contractors.
• Mentor and manage graduate, intermediate, and senior engineers.
• Review and approve structural calculations, drawings, reports, and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations, Eurocodes, British Standards, and health and safety legislation.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams throughout project delivery.
• Identify and manage project risks, resources, and budgets.
• Support business development by preparing fee proposals, attending client meetings, and securing new work.
• Contribute to the strategic growth and continuous improvement of the structural engineering team.
• Promote innovation, sustainability, and best engineering practice.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relationships

Communication

Mentoring

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Commercial awareness

Risk management

Problem solving

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Tedds

MasterSeries

AutoCAD

Revit (BIM)

Navisworks

Job description

CAREERS

Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Associate Structural Engineer or higher to join our Shrewsbury office. This leadership role offers the opportunity to manage complex projects, lead multidisciplinary design teams, develop client relationships, and contribute to the strategic growth of the structural engineering business.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience delivering structural engineering projects across sectors such as commercial, residential, mixed-use, education, healthcare, or infrastructure, with a strong understanding of UK design standards and construction practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of structural engineering projects from concept through to completion.
• Manage project teams, ensuring technical excellence, programme delivery, and commercial performance.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, and contractors.
• Mentor and manage graduate, intermediate, and senior engineers.
• Review and approve structural calculations, drawings, reports, and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations, Eurocodes, British Standards, and relevant health and safety legislation.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams throughout project delivery.
• Identify and manage project risks, resources, and budgets.
• Support business development by preparing fee proposals, attending client meetings, and securing new work.
• Contribute to the strategic growth and continuous improvement of the structural engineering team.
• Promote innovation, sustainability, and best engineering practice.

Requirements

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) statue with Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) or Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
• Typically 10-15+ years of structural engineering experience within a UK consultancy.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary structural projects.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Eurocodes
  • British Standards
  • Building Regulations
  • CDM Regulations
• Reinforced concrete
• Structural steel
• Timber
• Masonry
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and project financial management experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with high‑rise development and complex building structures.
• Experience working on refurbishment and adaptive reuse projects.
• Existing network of clients and industry contacts in the UK.
• Experience with sustainable design and low‑carbon structural solutions.
• Ability to win new work and contribute to business development strategy.

Software Skills

Experience with one or more of the following:

• Tedds
• MasterSeries
• AutoCAD
• Revit (BIM)
• Navisworks
• Technical leadership
• Strategic thinking
• Client relationship management
• Team leadership and mentoring
• Project management
• Problem‑solving
• Decision‑making
• Communication and stakeholder management
• Quality assurance and risk management
• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Private medical insurance
• Death in Service
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Enhanced annual leave
• Employee Assistance Programme

Reporting To

• Divisional Director

Direct Reports

Success Measures

• Successful delivery of projects on time and within budget.
• High levels of client satisfaction and repeat business.
• Strong team development and staff retention.
• Achievement of financial and utilisation targets.
• Growth of client portfolio and contribution to business development.
• Consistent delivery of high‑quality, safe, and sustainable engineering solutions.