Principal Structural Engineer: Lead Designs & Clients

thuse | civil and structural engineers; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Thuse in Birmingham seeks an experienced Senior Structural Engineer, Principal Structural Engineer or Associate Director to join our growing team. This hands-on role involves delivering varied projects and working directly with clients, architects, contractors and other consultants throughout concept to construction.

You will lead design teams, mentor engineers, and contribute to business development while maintaining high technical standards.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified civil or structural engineer with UK consultancy experience
• Strong design and analysis skills with knowledge of Eurocodes/UK standards
• Experience with steelwork, refurbishment, foundations and existing structures
• Good understanding of construction methods and practical site constraints
• Confident communicator with clients and project teams
• Chartered/working towards IStructE or ICE is desirable

Responsibilities

• Structural design from concept through to detailed design and construction
• Produce detailed overmarks. Revit & CAD experience is preferred
• Modify existing Revit & CAD drawings as required
• Undertake calculations and design in steel, concrete, masonry and timber
• Develop practical foundation and substructure solutions
• Coordinate designs with architects, civil/MEP engineers and contractors
• Attend meetings, site visits and inspections and resolve technical queries
• Manage projects, programmes and client relationships
• At Associate/Principal level, mentor engineers and support business development

Skills

Client liaison

Project management

UK standards

Strong technical design

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Revit

CAD

Job description

Thuse in Birmingham seeks an experienced Senior Structural Engineer, Principal Structural Engineer or Associate Director to join our growing team. This hands-on role involves delivering varied projects and working directly with clients, architects, contractors and other consultants throughout concept to construction.

You will lead design teams, mentor engineers, and contribute to business development while maintaining high technical standards.