Principal Structural Engineer

Waterman Group; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & flexible working

Career progression

Professional development

High-profile projects

Job summary

Waterman Group in Birmingham seeks a Principal Structural Engineer to lead the design, delivery and management of complex building projects within our Building Structures team. This senior role involves technical leadership, coordinating with architects, MEP engineers and other disciplines in a BIM-enabled environment, and driving project success from concept to completion.

You will mentor and develop junior engineers, manage client relationships, bids and design reviews, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Significant consultancy experience in buildings-focused structural design.
• Proven track record of leading projects and managing teams.
• Strong technical expertise across steel, concrete, timber and masonry.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver to deadlines.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status preferred.
• Experience with BIM processes and multidisciplinary consultancy.
• Interest or experience in sustainable and low-carbon design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of structural engineering solutions across a range of building projects.
• Act as Project Lead, managing resources, programme, budget and client relationships.
• Produce and review design calculations, reports, specifications and drawings.
• Oversee structural designs in steel, concrete, timber and masonry.
• Coordinate with architects, MEP engineers and other disciplines within a BIM environment.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers and technicians.
• Mentor and support junior staff, contributing to their professional development.
• Attend and lead client and design team meetings.
• Contribute to business development, including bid submissions and client engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client facing

Technical expertise

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status

Tools

BIM software

Job description

Permanent

About Us

Waterman Group is a leading multidisciplinary consultancy, delivering engineering, environmental and infrastructure solutions across the UK and internationally.

Our Building Structures team works on a diverse portfolio of projects across sectors including commercial, residential, healthcare, education and mixed-use developments, with a strong focus on quality, innovation and sustainable design.

The Role

We are seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to join our Building Structures team in Birmingham.

This is a senior role where you will take the lead on the design, delivery and management of structural engineering projects, working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams. You will play a key role in shaping projects from concept through to completion, providing technical leadership, overseeing design delivery, and supporting the growth and development of the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of structural engineering solutions across a range of building projects


• Act as Project Lead, managing resources, programme, budget and client relationships


• Produce and review design calculations, reports, specifications and drawings


• Oversee structural designs in steel, concrete, timber and masonry


• Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards and best practice


• Coordinate with architects, MEP engineers and other disciplines within a BIM environment


• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers and technicians


• Mentor and support junior staff, contributing to their professional development


• Attend and lead client and design team meetings


• Contribute to business development, including bid submissions and client engagement

About You

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering


• Significant experience in structural design within a consultancy environment (buildings-focused)


• Proven track record of leading projects and managing teams


• Strong technical expertise across a range of structural materials


• Excellent communication and client-facing skills


• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver to deadlines

Desirable

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status (e.g. via IStructE or ICE)


• Experience working within a multidisciplinary consultancy


• Familiarity with BIM processes and collaborative design environments


• Interest or experience in sustainable and low-carbon design

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits packageHybrid and flexible working arrangementsOpportunity to lead \\


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• Ongoing professional development and supportA collaborative and inclusive working environmentClear career progression within a growing multidisciplinary consultancy

Equal Opportunities

Waterman Group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion across our teams.