Principal Structural Engineer – Birmingham | Flexible Hours

Pertemps Bond; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Income protection

Paid professional membership fees

ICE-approved training scheme

Flexible working hours

Home day once a week

26 days’ annual leave

Job summary

Pertemps Bond is seeking a Principal / Associate Structural Engineer in Birmingham. The role offers a clear path toward Director-level responsibilities within a collaborative team.

You will lead projects and manage technical delivery, client expectations and budgets, while mentoring engineers and developing business opportunities. The position requires chartered status or near-chartered, strong analysis and reporting skills, and proficiency with CAD and Civil 3D.

Qualifications

• Midlands-based structural engineering consultancy experience preferred.
• Chartered status or near-chartered (ICE/IStructE) desired.
• Experience leading projects and ensuring technical quality and delivery.
• Strong structural analysis and building appraisal skills.
• Proficiency in CAD and Civil 3D software.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering projects, managing technical delivery, resources, budgets and client expectations.
• Own calculations, drawings, reports and design documentation; review team work.
• Assess existing buildings, undertake site visits and produce appraisal reports.
• Develop practical solutions meeting design standards and CDM requirements.
• Mentor colleagues and support development toward professional qualifications.
• Prepare fee proposals and project cost estimates; identify opportunities and manage risks.
• Build relationships with clients and support business growth in Birmingham.
• Present technical recommendations to clients, contractors and stakeholders.

Skills

Chartered status

Project leadership

Client relationships

CAD / Civil 3D

Report writing

Structural analysis

Education

Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

Pertemps Bond is seeking a Principal / Associate Structural Engineer in Birmingham. The role offers a clear path toward Director-level responsibilities within a collaborative team.

You will lead projects and manage technical delivery, client expectations and budgets, while mentoring engineers and developing business opportunities. The position requires chartered status or near-chartered, strong analysis and reporting skills, and proficiency with CAD and Civil 3D.