Principal Structural Engineer

​; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary reviews

Hybrid working

Training culture

Mentoring support

Career development

Business development exposure

Job summary

Evan Craig is recruiting a Principal Structural Engineer for a leading multidisciplinary consultancy based in Birmingham. You will lead the Structures team, delivering high-quality structural designs on a variety of schemes, balancing independent work with resource management and client liaison.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, mentorship, and adherence to CDM and safety standards, with hybrid working arrangements and strong development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified Chartered Engineer (or equivalent background, typically 8+ years).
• Proven ability to run projects and lead teams.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality engineering designs, drawings, and specifications.
• Supervise and review work of design staff, providing mentorship and training.
• Lead and check structural design work across a range of projects.
• Manage and coordinate with clients, contractors, and other disciplines.
• Contribute to setting and maintaining technical standards and best practice.
• Support project management, including resource planning, budgets, and fee control.
• Encourage team collaboration, professional development, and compliance with IMS and health & safety standards.

Skills

Project leadership

Client liaison

Mentoring

Budget management

Structural design

Technical leadership

Communication

Education

Chartered Engineer

Job description

Principal Structural Engineer: Superb opportunity at leading and innovative, Large Muliti-Disciplinary Consultancy. This role is based in Birmingham.

BIRMINGHAM

Overview

Our client is a leading multidisciplinary consultancy renowned for delivering innovative engineering and environmental solutions across the UK and internationally. With decades of expertise, they partner with public and private sector clients to shape sustainable infrastructure and urban development projects. Their collaborative approach and commitment to technical excellence make them a trusted advisor in creating resilient, future-ready environments.

They are looking for Principal Engineer to join their enthusiastic and friendly Structures team in Birmingham. As an integral member of the diverse team, you’ll have the opportunity to play a major role in delivering schemes across a huge range of sectors.

You will be focused on building structures, lead on either large single projects or multiple smaller projects, balancing independent work with the management of resources to deliver effectively. Reporting to an Associate or Director, you will ensure projects are delivered on time and to technical standards, while supporting junior engineers and promoting best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality engineering designs, drawings, and specifications.
• Supervise and review work of design staff, providing mentorship and training.
• Lead and check structural design work across a range of projects.
• Manage and coordinate with clients, contractors, and other disciplines.
• Contribute to setting and maintaining technical standards and best practice.
• Support project management, including resource planning, budgets, and fee control.
• Encourage team collaboration, professional development, and compliance with IMS and health & safety standards.

Requirements

Person Qualifications

• Degree qualified Chartered Engineer (or equivalent background, typically 8+ years).
• Strong technical competence in structural engineering.
• Commercial awareness with ability to manage budgets and fees.
• Proven ability to run projects and lead teams.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and mentoring skills.
• Ability to apply technical knowledge to create practical solutions.
• Reliable, self-motivated, with a responsible attitude to work.

Competencies

• Project and financial management, including cost awareness and resource planning.
• Business development through strong performance and client relationships.
• Technical leadership in structural design, reporting, and site inspections.
• Team leadership, mentoring, and effective communication.
• Sound understanding of CDM regulations and health & safety requirements.
• Track record working on building structures.

On offer

• Competitive salary
• Benefits package with annual salary reviews
• 26 days holiday per year, rising to 31 days with loyalty days, plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Fantastic training and development culture
• Access to mentoring support from industry experts
• Opportunity to play a key role in exciting and varied projects
• ICE Training Agreement
• Opportunity to be client facing and the chance to get involved with business development and marketing activities

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