Structural Engineer

Carrington West; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career development

Competitive salary & benefits

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join its Birmingham office. You will lead structural design and delivery across sectors, manage client relationships, and mentor junior engineers within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities include directing projects from concept to construction, coordinating with design teams, and ensuring compliance with Eurocodes and UK Building Regulations. Hybrid working and career development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is essential.
• Several years' experience in a UK structural engineering consultancy.
• Ability to lead projects and manage client relationships.
• Strong knowledge of steel, concrete, timber and masonry design.
• Experience producing structural calculations using industry-standard software.
• Good understanding of Eurocodes, British Standards and UK Building Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design and technical delivery of projects from concept through to construction.
• Manage day-to-day coordination of projects, ensuring programmes and deliverables are achieved.
• Represent the business at client meetings and site visits.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate with BIM technicians.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and deliver high-quality technical documentation.

Skills

Project management

Client-facing

Communication

BIM workflows

Mentoring

Sustainable design

Structural analysis

Structural calculations

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered Engineer MIStructE or MICE (Desirable)

Tools

Structural analysis software

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer

An established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Structural Engineer to join its growing Birmingham office.
Working as part of a highly collaborative structural engineering team, you will take a leading role in delivering a wide variety of projects across sectors including education, healthcare, residential, commercial and urban regeneration.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Structural Engineer who is confident leading projects, managing client relationships and mentoring junior engineers, while continuing to develop their own career within a progressive consultancy.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the structural design and technical delivery of projects from concept through to construction.
Manage the day-to-day coordination of projects, ensuring programmes and deliverables are achieved.
Represent the business at client meetings, design team meetings and site visits.
Design structures in steel, reinforced concrete, timber and masonry.
Carry out structural assessments, refurbishment designs and alterations to existing buildings.
Prepare structural calculations, specifications, reports and technical documentation.
Work closely with BIM technicians to produce coordinated design information.
Ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations, Eurocodes and relevant industry standards.
Manage project quality, budgets and timescales.
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to graduate and early-career engineers.
Coordinate effectively with architects, contractors and multidisciplinary design teams.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering standards and project delivery.

Essential Skills & Experience
Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering.
Several years' experience within a UK structural engineering consultancy.
Strong experience delivering structural design projects independently.
Good knowledge of steel, concrete, timber and masonry design.
Experience producing structural calculations using industry-standard software.
Sound understanding of Eurocodes, British Standards and UK Building Regulations.
Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
Strong organisational and project management abilities.
Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining high technical standards.
Desirable Skills
Working towards or already holding Chartered Engineer status (MIStructE or MICE).
Experience of refurbishment, alterations and existing building projects.
Knowledge of BIM workflows and collaborative design environments.
Experience mentoring junior engineers.
Interest in sustainable, low-carbon structural design.
What's on Offer
Hybrid and flexible working.
Interesting and varied project portfolio across multiple sectors.
Genuine opportunities for career progression.
Ongoing professional development and Chartership support.
Collaborative multidisciplinary working environment.
Competitive salary and comprehensive employee benefits package.