The Company
Our client is an award-winning, multidisciplinary civil and structural engineering consultancy, widely recognised for its close collaboration with architects and its delivery of intelligent, design-led buildings.
They are now seeking an Associate Structural Engineer to join their Birmingham studio, offering the opportunity to play a leading role in the technical and team delivery of high-quality structural projects across a range of sectors and materials.
The Role
As a senior member of the structural team, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day technical delivery of projects, from early concept through to construction. Reporting to an Associate Director, you will act as a project lead or discipline lead, working closely with architects, clients, and consultants while mentoring and line managing engineers at varying levels.
This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, design-driven practice that values technical excellence, creativity, and social responsibility. You’ll be given genuine autonomy, a clear leadership role, and the chance to influence both projects and people within a supportive studio environment.
Key responsibilities include:
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Leading the technical delivery of structural engineering projects
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Acting as Project Lead, Design Manager, or Discipline Lead as required
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Producing and reviewing calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports
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Coordinating closely with architects, clients, contractors, and consultants
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Managing budgets, programmes, resourcing, and technical risk
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Attending design meetings, site inspections, and progress reviews
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Line managing and mentoring junior and senior engineers
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Supporting business development through strong client and project relationships
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Ensuring compliance with UK design codes, sustainability objectives, CDM, and statutory requirements
What We’re Looking For
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Extensive post-graduate experience in a UK structural engineering design consultancy
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Strong experience delivering projects from concept through construction
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Excellent understanding of UK design codes, procurement routes, and construction methods
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Confident communicator with experience leading teams and coordinating multidisciplinary design
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Design-focused mindset, comfortable working on architecturally led projects
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Chartered Engineer status (CEng)
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Level 7 qualification (MEng or equivalent)
Benefits
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25 days annual leave + bank holidays
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Additional leave for long service
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Birthday day off
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Paid volunteering time
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Professional membership fees covered
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Hybrid working and flexitime (core hours 10am–4pm)
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Time off in lieu
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Performance-related bonus
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Enhanced maternity & shared parental leave