Principal Structural Engineer | Birmingham

Strata Construction Consulting; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Principal Structural Engineer. This role involves leading the design and delivery of major projects while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring sustainable practices. Ideal candidates should have Chartered Engineer status and significant project leadership experience, as well as a strong passion for innovative and sustainable solutions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Comprehensive benefits package

Continuous professional development

Global career opportunities

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with ICE or IStructE.
• Significant experience in structural engineering design and project leadership.
• Strong technical expertise in steel, concrete, timber, and emerging sustainable materials.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build trusted client relationships.
• Passion for sustainability and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of major structural engineering projects.
• Provide technical leadership, ensuring safe and sustainable designs.
• Manage client relationships and contribute to business development.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of learning.
• Collaborate with other disciplines for integrated design solutions.

Skills

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status

Structural engineering design

Project leadership

Technical expertise in steel, concrete, timber

Excellent communication skills

Job description

At our clients busy Birmingham office, they are driven by a mission to design places that are healthier, more sustainable, and more resilient. As a global, independent engineering consultancy, they bring together creativity, technical excellence, and a commitment to shaping a better built environment.

The opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Principal Structural Engineer to join our clients growing team. This is a leadership role where you will guide complex projects, mentor talented engineers, and collaborate with architects, clients, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative structural solutions.

What you’ll do

• Lead the design and delivery of major structural engineering projects across sectors such as commercial, residential, education, and healthcare.

• Provide technical leadership, ensuring designs are safe, sustainable, and cost-effective.

• Manage client relationships, contributing to business development and winning new work.

• Mentor and develop junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and excellence.

• Collaborate with other disciplines to deliver integrated, holistic design solutions.

What we’re looking for

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with ICE or IStructE.

• Significant experience in structural engineering design and project leadership.

• Strong technical expertise in steel, concrete, timber, and emerging sustainable materials.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to build trusted client relationships.

• Passion for sustainability and innovation in the built environment.

Why join our client?

• Work on award-winning, high-profile projects that make a real impact.

• Be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values creativity and diversity.

• Access to continuous professional development and global career opportunities.

• Competitive salary, flexible working, and comprehensive benefits package.