Senior Structural Engineer

Job Title: Senior Structural Engineer
Location: Birmingham
Salary: 65,000 - 70,000 + Package
Type: Full-time, Permanent

Lead, Design, and Shape the Built Environment - Join our client as a Senior Structural Engineer

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Structural Engineer with a strong background in structural design and Stage 1 surveying to join their growing team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to take the lead on diverse structural projects, support clients and stakeholders, and help shape the future of engineering excellence.

As a Senior Structural Engineer, you'll play a critical role in delivering high-quality design solutions and surveys across various sectors. You will lead project teams, manage the full lifecycle of structural projects, and provide expert technical support from concept to construction.

• Lead the structural design and analysis of new-build and refurbishment projects.
  
• Ensure all designs comply with current codes, standards, and client requirements.
  

• Conduct or oversee Stage 1 structural surveys, site inspections, and initial condition assessments.
  
• Prepare accurate, professional reports and make informed recommendations based on findings.
  

• Manage projects from early design stages through to construction and completion.
  
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and manage timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
  

• Provide technical guidance and solutions to clients, contractors, and colleagues.
  
• Resolve on-site and design-related issues promptly and professionally.
  

• Lead design teams and mentor junior engineers and technicians.
  
• Foster a collaborative, knowledge-sharing team culture.
  

• Act as a key point of contact for clients, providing progress updates and addressing technical queries.
  
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships through excellent service and communication.
  

• Ensure all work meets relevant UK Building Regulations, Eurocodes, CDM, and best practices.
  
• Maintain quality standards throughout design and project delivery.
  

• Education: BEng/MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering.
  
• Experience: Minimum 5-8 years in structural engineering design, with surveying experience preferred.
  
• Chartered Status: Chartered Engineer (ICE or IStructE) or working toward chartership.
  
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in software such as Tekla, AutoCAD, Revit, and surveying tools like total stations or drone-based systems.
  
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of UK codes, regulations, and construction best practices.
  
• Skills: Excellent communication, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
  

• Conduct site visits and produce inspection reports.
  
• Write clear, concise technical reports and calculations.
  
• Stay up to date with the latest industry developments through CPD.
  

Note: This job description is a summary and not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications. Additional duties may be assigned as required.

What to do next...

If you are interested in this role, please contact Mark Boyes at Barker Ross on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed).

We manage roles across the construction sector, I specifically specialise in MMC & White-Collar Construction recruitment, we are keen to speak to good candidates for permanent and temporary recruitment.

If this is not the ideal role for you but you are interested in roles of this type, please do not hesitate to give me a call or email your CV to me (url removed) #INDBRK

Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

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