Alfred Recruitment LLP
Associate Structural Engineer

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🔹 Principal / Associate Structural Engineer
📍 Birmingham
£60,000–£70,000 DOE + bonus + extensive benefits package.
An established and growing multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Principal / Associate Structural Engineer to join its Birmingham team. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior structural engineer looking to take on greater technical, project and team responsibility, with a clear opportunity to progress towards Director level.
The role will involve:
- Leading structural projects and taking technical ownership of designs, calculations and reports
- Managing project delivery, resources, fees and client relationships
- Reviewing and coordinating work produced by others
- Providing technical guidance and mentoring to the wider team
- Attending site visits and working closely with clients and third parties
- Supporting fee proposals, business development and the continued growth of the Birmingham team
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We're looking for:
- Recent structural consultancy experience within the Midlands
- Chartered or close to chartered, with MICE or MIStructE
- Strong technical and project management capability
- Excellent communication and client-facing skills
- Someone keen to contribute to both the technical delivery and growth of a team
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- £60k–£70k salary
- Extensive benefits package
- Hybrid working – typically 4 days office / 1 day home
- Flexible core hours of 10am–4pm
- Private medical insurance & health cash plan
- Life assurance & income protection
- Discretionary bonus
- 26 days’ annual leave + option to buy/sell up to 5 days
- Professional membership fees covered
- Genuine progression towards Director level
- Supportive, close-knit working environment
If you're an experienced Principal Structural Engineer / Associate Structural Engineer in the Midlands and would be interested in finding out more, please get in touch.
📩 ian@alfredrecruitment.com
📞 07857 372817
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