Principal Structural Engineer

thuse | civil and structural engineers; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Thuse in Birmingham seeks an experienced Senior Structural Engineer, Principal Structural Engineer or Associate Director to join our growing team. This hands-on role involves delivering varied projects and working directly with clients, architects, contractors and other consultants throughout concept to construction.

You will lead design teams, mentor engineers, and contribute to business development while maintaining high technical standards.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified civil or structural engineer with UK consultancy experience
• Strong design and analysis skills with knowledge of Eurocodes/UK standards
• Experience with steelwork, refurbishment, foundations and existing structures
• Good understanding of construction methods and practical site constraints
• Confident communicator with clients and project teams
• Chartered/working towards IStructE or ICE is desirable

Responsibilities

• Structural design from concept through to detailed design and construction
• Produce detailed overmarks. Revit & CAD experience is preferred
• Modify existing Revit & CAD drawings as required
• Undertake calculations and design in steel, concrete, masonry and timber
• Develop practical foundation and substructure solutions
• Coordinate designs with architects, civil/MEP engineers and contractors
• Attend meetings, site visits and inspections and resolve technical queries
• Manage projects, programmes and client relationships
• At Associate/Principal level, mentor engineers and support business development

Skills

Client liaison

Project management

UK standards

Strong technical design

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Revit

CAD

Job description

Thuse is an independent civil and structural engineering consultancy based in Birmingham. We work across new-build, refurbishment and alteration projects, providing practical engineering solutions from concept through to construction.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Structural Engineer, Principal Structural Engineer or Associate Director to join their growing team. This is a hands‑on role with responsibility for delivering varied projects and working directly with clients, architects, contractors and other consultants.

Typical Projects:

• Retail, residential, commercial and industrial structures
• Steel-framed buildings and structures
• Refurbishments, building alterations, new builds
• Foundations, substructures, retaining walls and groundworks
• Reinforced concrete, masonry and timber structures
• Tender and construction-stage engineering information

Key Responsibilities:

• Structural design from concept through to detailed design and construction.
• Have the ability to produce detailed overmarks. Revit & CAD experience is preferred.
• Willing and able to make modifications to existing Revit & CAD drawings
• Undertake calculations and design in steel, concrete, masonry and timber.
• Develop practical foundation and substructure solutions.
• Coordinate designs with architects, civil/MEP engineers and contractors.
• Attend meetings, site visits and inspections and resolve technical queries.
• Manage projects, programmes and client relationships.
• At Associate/Principal level, mentor engineers and support business development

Candidate requirements:

• Degree-qualified Civil or Structural Engineer with strong UK consultancy experience.
• Strong structural design and analysis skills and knowledge of Eurocodes/UK standards.
• Experience with steelwork, refurbishment, foundations and existing structures.
• Good understanding of construction methods and practical site constraints.
• Confident communicator with clients and project teams.
• Chartered/working towards IStructE or ICE is desirable.

Join an independent consultancy where engineers have real ownership of projects, direct client contact and the opportunity to influence the growth of the business.

The role offers varied technical work, professional development, flexible working and a clear opportunity to progress.