Full time Permanent

Structural Engineer

Recruitment Helpline Ltd

Birmingham, B2 5SN

Competitive Salary, Depending on Experience

Posted: 20 October 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 19 November 2026

Ref: RH188

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About the Role

A senior structural engineer is sought for a full-time, permanent position in Birmingham with a competitive salary dependent on experience. The role sits within an independent civil and structural engineering consultancy working on new-build, refurbishment and alteration projects, delivering practical solutions from concept through to construction. The successful candidate will take hands-on responsibility for varied projects, liaising directly with clients, architects, contractors and other stakeholders. Applicants should be experienced at Senior, Principal or Associate level, with strong technical design skills, project delivery capability and the confidence to manage client relationships. The position offers genuine responsibility within a growing Birmingham-based practice.

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior/Associate/Principal Structural Engineer to join a well-established company.

Job Type: Full Time – Permanent.
Salary: Competitive Salary, Depending on Experience.
Location: Birmingham.

About The Company:

The company is an independent, growing civil and structural engineering consultancy based in Birmingham. They work across new-build, refurbishment and alteration projects, providing practical engineering solutions from concept through to construction.

The Role:

They are looking for an experienced Senior Structural Engineer, Principal Structural Engineer or Associate Director to join their growing team. This is a hands-on role with responsibility for delivering varied projects and working directly with clients, architects, contractors and other consultants.

Typical Projects:

• Retail, residential, commercial and industrial structures
• Steel-framed buildings and structures
• Refurbishments, building alterations, new builds
• Existing building condition surveys
• Foundations, substructures, retaining walls and groundworks
• Reinforced concrete, masonry and timber structures
• Tender and construction-stage engineering information

Key Responsibilities:

• Structural design from concept through to detailed design and construction.
• Have the ability to produce detailed overmarks. Revit & CAD experience is preferred.
• Willing and able to make modifications to existing Revit & CAD drawings
• Undertake calculations and design in steel, concrete, masonry and timber.
• Develop practical foundation and substructure solutions.
• Coordinate designs with architects, civil/MEP engineers and contractors.
• Attend meetings, site visits and inspections and resolve technical queries.
• Manage projects, programmes and client relationships.
• At Associate/Principal level, mentor engineers and support business development

Candidate requirements:

• Degree-qualified Civil or Structural Engineer with strong UK consultancy experience.
• Strong structural design and analysis skills and knowledge of Eurocodes/UK standards.
• Experience with steelwork, refurbishment, foundations and existing structures.
• Good understanding of construction methods and practical site constraints.
• Confident communicator with clients and project teams.
• Chartered/working towards IStructE or ICE is desirable.

Join an independent consultancy where engineers have real ownership of projects, direct client contact and the opportunity to influence the growth of the business. The role offers varied technical work, professional development, flexible working and a clear opportunity to progress.

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.