Senior Structural Engineer | Birmingham | Hybrid

AZTRUM; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

AZTRUM in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead a varied portfolio of structural projects in a hybrid working environment. You will guide design teams, oversee site visits and client liaison, and progress towards Associate level while delivering high-quality technical solutions.

The role covers multi-storey buildings, industrial developments and highways, with emphasis on mentoring engineers, maintaining standards and advancing the engineering team.

Qualifications

• Strong structural engineering knowledge, steel and concrete structures.
• Experience leading projects and mentoring engineers.
• Chartered status or active progression towards chartership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver structural projects from design through completion.
• Oversee assessments, inspections and site visits.
• Prepare calculations, appraisals and survey reports.
• Supervise a team of engineers and ensure delivery standards.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors and design professionals.

Skills

Structural design

Project management

Team leadership

Client liaison

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or progress towards chartership

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer – Birmingham I Hybrid

I am currently working with a specialist Engineering consultancy that provide their technical expertise across infrastructure and the built environment. Working on a varied selection of projects delivering practical and innovate engineering solutions. They are currently looking for an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join their established team in Birmingham.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong and motivated engineer with extensive experience in structural engineering, team leadership and project delivery, who is looking to take the next step in their career and progress towards Associate level. The successful candidate will have significant experience working on a varied portfolio of projects, including multi-storey buildings, schools, industrial developments and highway-related structures. They will be confident overseeing projects, managing client relationships and supervising a team of approximately 5-10 engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver a range of structural engineering projects from initial design through to completion.
• Undertake and oversee structural assessments, inspections and site visits across a diverse range of buildings and infrastructure.
• Prepare, review and sign off technical calculations, structural appraisals and survey reports.
• Manage projects involving multi-storey buildings, steel and concrete structures, geotechnical engineering, schools, industrial developments and highways.
• Supervise, mentor and support a team of approximately 7-8 engineers, ensuring high standards of technical delivery and professional development.
• Provide technical guidance and undertake design reviews to ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations and best practice.
• Contribute to temporary works design and coordination, where required.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, architects and other design professionals to ensure successful project delivery.
• Assist with project planning, resource allocation, programme management and quality assurance.
• Support the continued development of the structural engineering team and contribute to the wider business.

Candidate Requirements

• Approximately 10 years or more of relevant structural engineering experience.
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or demonstrable progress towards chartership.
• Strong technical knowledge of structural engineering principles, particularly steel and concrete structures.
• Extensive experience with multi-storey buildings and a varied portfolio of structural projects.
• Experience in geotechnical engineering and an understanding of ground-related structural considerations.
• Proven ability to supervise, mentor and develop a team of engineers.
• Experience undertaking site visits, structural inspections, assessments and preparing detailed survey reports.
• Good communication, organisational and project management skills.
• Experience with temporary works would be advantageous.
• A proactive approach, with the ambition to progress into an Associate-level position.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary in the region of £60,000-£70,000, depending on experience and suitability.
• Flexibility on salary for exceptional candidates or those with a particularly strong technical and leadership background.
• Hybrid working, with three days per week in the Birmingham office.
• Opportunities for professional development and progression towards Associate level.
• The opportunity to take on greater technical, managerial and commercial responsibility.