Principal Structural Engineer

Cundall; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering firm is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to join their Birmingham office. The ideal candidate will lead design and project leadership for prestigious projects, manage a team of engineers, and develop client relationships. Applicants should be Chartered and possess a BEng/MEng in Structural or Civil Engineering. Commitment to sustainability and innovative design is key in this role.

Qualifications

• Significant practical experience in structural engineering within a consultancy environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple large-scale projects.
• A portfolio showcasing a client-focused approach and quality.

Responsibilities

• Play a leading role in the design and project leadership.
• Manage delivery of technically-excellent projects.
• Nurture existing and develop new client relationships.

Skills

Chartered engineer with IStructE

Structural design software proficiency

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Creative and intuitive design

Education

BEng/MEng in Structural or Civil Engineering

Job description

The Team

Cundall’s Structural Engineering team pride ourselves on our exemplary track record of designing innovative and sustainable structural solutions, that minimise the use of natural resources and working to achieve Net Zero Carbon 2030. As one of the longest established of Cundall’s many disciplines, the Structural team are a source of world leading expertise – and offer a pro-active and collaborative approach to skill development, and professional excellence.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and client focused Structural Engineer to join our team in our Birmingham office, to play a leading role in the design and project leadership of some of our most exciting and prestigious projects. Local projects such as The Hundred, the Mell Square redevelopment and Three Chamberlain Square illustrate our local portfolio with our active work across the UK and internationally covering sectors including education, datacentres, healthcare and residential.

You will take a senior role within a team of expert engineers and technicians, and work closely with colleagues of various disciplines to manage the delivery of technically-excellent, profitable projects. You will have the opportunity to nurture existing and develop new client relationships that maximise satisfaction and ensure repeat business, and will use your wealth of expertise and determination to manage, motivate and develop less experienced engineers.

The Skills

You will ideally be Chartered preferably with IStructE, and accredited with a BEng/MEng (or equivalent) in Structural or Civil Engineering. You will have gained significant practical experience of structural engineering within a consultancy environment, and an accomplished level of relevant IT skills in structural design software.

You will have a portfolio of experience demonstrating your quality and client focussed approach, and have consistently demonstrated your ability to manage multiple large-scale projects leading a team of engineers & technicians and crucially – you have a passion for creative and intuitive design.

Job Description

Your career at Cundall

We know that to be the best at what we do we need a diverse workforce underpinned by an inclusive culture. Creating environments where everyone can find joy doing their best work is also great for everyone. That’s why we positively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, and encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our people.

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