Senior Structural Engineer

Aztrum; Willenhall; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary engineering practice in the UK is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to oversee the technical delivery of projects in Birmingham. The ideal candidate has 5-8 years of experience, a deep understanding of UK construction codes, and a passion for innovative structural design. This role offers competitive salary, hybrid working, and generous leave policies.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Additional leave for long service

Half-day of paid volunteering leave

Professional membership fees reimbursed

Company performance-related bonus

Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave

Qualifications

• 5-8 years' post-graduate experience in structural engineering design.
• Strong understanding of UK codes, construction methods, and procurement processes.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery of structural projects.
• Act as project lead or design manager.
• Prepare and review calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports.

Skills

Post-graduate experience in structural engineering design

Understanding of UK codes and construction methods

Communication and leadership skills

Collaborative mindset

Passion for design-led engineering

Education

Level 7 qualification (MEng or equivalent)

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working toward chartership

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer

Location : Birmingham

Salary : Competitive + Benefits

Join a leading, award-winning multidisciplinary engineering practice known for its creative collaboration with architects and commitment to delivering intelligent, sustainable, and beautifully engineered buildings.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to play a key role in our Birmingham studio. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects across multiple sectors and materials, taking a hands‑on role in shaping innovative and high‑quality structural design.

As a senior member of the team, you will take ownership of the technical delivery of projects from early concept through to completion. Reporting to an Associate or Associate Director, you’ll be responsible for producing and reviewing design work, coordinating with architects and consultants, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, sustainably, and to the highest professional standards.

About You

• 5–8 years’ post-graduate experience in structural engineering design
• Strong understanding of UK codes, construction methods, and procurement processes
• Level 7 qualification (MEng or equivalent)
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or actively working toward chartership
• Excellent communication, coordination, and leadership skills
• A collaborative mindset and passion for creative, design‑led engineering

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day technical delivery of structural projects
• Act as project lead, design manager, or discipline lead as needed
• Prepare and review calculations, drawings, specifications, and reportsCoordinate with clients, architects, contractors, and other consultants
• Attend design meetings, site inspections, and construction reviews
• Manage budgets, schedules, and resource allocation
• Support and mentor junior engineers
• Contribute to team planning and project programming

What’s on Offer

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional leave for long service
• Day off on your birthday
• Half-day of paid volunteering leave each year
• Professional membership fees reimbursed
• Hybrid and flexible working (core hours 10am–4pm)
• Time‑off-in‑lieu scheme
• Company performance‑related bonus
• Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave