Principal / Associate Structural Engineer

Conrad Consulting Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Conrad Consulting Ltd in Birmingham is seeking a Principal / Associate Structural Engineer to lead major structural design projects and mentor junior engineers. You will own projects, shape technical solutions, and drive client liaison with a clear path to progression.

The role combines leadership, strategic input, and hands-on design, with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes while developing the Birmingham office and team capabilities.

Qualifications

• Chartered or near Chartered status (MICE or MIStructE) and Midlands consultancy experience.
• Strong communication and commercial awareness.
• Willing to lead and develop others.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of projects and lead technical design.
• Liaise with clients and manage delivery.
• Help shape the Birmingham office and progression to Director level.

Skills

Leadership

Project ownership

Client liaison

Communication skills

Education

Chartered or close to Chartered (MICE or MIStructE)

Job description

Principal / Associate Structural Engineer

Birmingham

£ DOE plus benefits

A genuinely unique opportunity for an ambitious Structural Engineer looking to make a real impact.

Our client is a growing engineering consultancy with an expanding presence in Birmingham and is looking for an experienced Structural Engineer to join its structures team. This is far more than a standard design role - the successful candidate will work closely with the Birmingham Structures Director, take ownership of projects and have genuine scope to help shape the team, develop the Birmingham office and progress towards Director level.

The role offers significant responsibility across project delivery, technical design, client liaison, team development and business development. It would suit an engineer who enjoys combining strong technical ability with leadership, commercial awareness and the opportunity to build something.

Candidates should have recent structural engineering consultancy experience in the Midlands and be Chartered or close to Chartered, with MICE or MIStructE.

Strong communication skills, commercial awareness and a proactive approach are essential, together with a genuine enthusiasm for engineering and developing others.

This is an opportunity to join a close-knit, growing consultancy where senior management is accessible, individual contribution is valued and career progression is not restricted by rigid structures. With no timesheet culture and a strong emphasis on trust, autonomy and work-life balance, the successful candidate will have the freedom to take ownership and make the role their own.

For an ambitious Structural Engineer with aspirations beyond pure design, this could be the opportunity to take a genuine step towards Director level.