Job Description

Are you a structural engineer looking to take the next step in your career? Would you like to get involved with delivering some of the world's most exciting projects and join a dynamic, growing team who are at the forefront of sustainable design? If so, we want you to join our Structures team in Birmingham!

Purpose of the Role

As a Principal Engineer you will be focused on building structures, you will lead on either large single projects or multiple smaller projects, balancing independent work with the management of resources to deliver effectively. Reporting to an Associate or Director, you will ensure projects are delivered on time and to technical standards, while supporting junior engineers and promoting best practice.



The Birmingham Office, adjacent Snow Hill Station, and a five-minute walk from New Street, has an enthusiastic and friendly team, undertaking works on a broad range of both Midlands-based and UK schemes. The portfolio of projects ranges from new aspiring award-winning retail developments and, major refurbishment and repurposing residential and commercial opportunities to, advanced manufacturing and industrial units and, education developments. As an integral member of the diverse team, you'll have the opportunity to play a major role in delivering schemes across a huge range of sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality engineering designs, drawings, and specifications.

Supervise and review work of design staff, providing mentorship and training.

Lead and check structural design work across a range of projects.

Manage and coordinate with clients, contractors, and other disciplines.

Contribute to setting and maintaining technical standards and best practice.

Support project management, including resource planning, budgets, and fee control.

Encourage team collaboration, professional development, and compliance with IMS and health & safety standards.

Person Specification

Degree qualified Chartered Engineer (or equivalent experience, typically 8+ years).

Strong technical competence in structural engineering.

Commercial awareness with ability to manage budgets and fees.

Proven ability to run projects and lead teams.

Strong communication, interpersonal and mentoring skills.

Ability to apply technical knowledge to create practical solutions.

Reliable, self-motivated, with a responsible attitude to work.

Competencies

Project and financial management, including cost awareness and resource planning.

Business development through strong performance and client relationships.

Technical leadership in structural design, reporting, and site inspections.

Team leadership, mentoring, and effective communication.

Sound understanding of CDM regulations and health & safety requirements.

Experience working on building structures

Joining our team will give you:

Competitive salary and benefits package with annual salary reviews

26 days holiday per year, rising to 31 days with loyalty days, plus bank holidays

Hybrid working arrangements

Fantastic training and development culture

Access to mentoring support from industry experts

Opportunity to play a key role in exciting and varied projects

ICE Training Agreement

Opportunity to be client facing and the chance to get involved with business development and marketing activities

Job type

Permanent

Industry

Engineering

Posted

2025-10-02T00:00:00
2 days ago