Principal Structural Engineer

​; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious engineering organization in Birmingham is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to lead high-profile construction projects. This role involves managing client relationships and providing leadership to the structural engineering team. Candidates should possess chartered status in civil/structural engineering, a relevant degree, and strong leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Flexible working arrangements

Extensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Background in structural design within a multi‑disciplinary consultancy.
• Proven track record of working on medium to large‑scale projects.
• Background designing with a variety of structural materials and forms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of structural engineering solutions for high‑profile construction projects.
• Manage and develop client relationships locally and across the UK.
• Provide leadership and operational oversight for the local structural engineering team.

Skills

Chartered status in civil/structural engineering (CEng or equivalent)

Proficiency in structural analysis and software tools (e.g., Tekla, Tedds)

Excellent communication and client‑facing abilities

Strong leadership skills

Education

Degree in structural or civil engineering

Tools

Tekla

Tedds

Grasshopper

Job description

BIRMINGHAM

Principal Structural Engineer sought a leading and innovative, Large Multidisciplinary Consultancy. This role is based in Birmingham.

Overview

Our client is a leading international consultancy recognized for delivering innovative, sustainable solutions across the built environment. With a strong reputation for technical excellence and collaborative working, they partner with clients on complex projects spanning sectors such as property, infrastructure, and energy.

They are looking for Principal Structural Engineer to play a leading role in their pro‑active and collaborative team in Birmingham. This is an opportunity to join a forward‑thinking organization that values creativity, integrity, and professional growth, and work on some of the most exciting and prestigious construction projects, across a variety of sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of structural engineering solutions for high‑profile construction projects across various sectors.
• Manage and develop client relationships locally and across the UK.
• Collaborate with global structural teams to deliver international projects.
• Drive business development and contribute to expanding the consultancy’s structural services.
• Provide leadership and operational oversight for the local structural engineering team.
• Take on regional disciplinary responsibilities within the structural group.
• Promote sustainability and energy efficiency in all design work.

Requirements

• Chartered status in civil/structural engineering (CEng or equivalent).
• Degree in structural or civil engineering.
• Background in structural design within a multi‑disciplinary consultancy.
• Proficiency in structural analysis and software tools such as Tekla and Tedds.
• Desirable: familiarity with computational design and visual programming tools (e.g., Grasshopper).
• Proven track record of working on medium to large‑scale projects.
• Background designing with a variety of structural materials and forms.
• Strong leadership skills and background managing teams and projects.
• Excellent communication and client‑facing abilities.

On offer

• Competitive Salary
• Opportunity to work on some of the most exciting and prestigious construction projects, across a variety of sectors.
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid
• Extensive benefits package

To apply for the position of Principal Structural Engineer, please submit your current CV (ideally in Word format).

Due to high volume, we are unable to acknowledge every application. Bear in mind that if you are shortlisted you will be contacted in 7 days.

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