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Senior Structural Engineer
Birmingham | Full-Time
The Opportunity
Elb Recruit is partnering with a privately owned engineering consultancy with established offices across the North West and Midlands. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join their Birmingham team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer looking for a varied and challenging role within a well-established consultancy. The successful candidate will work across a diverse portfolio of projects, including residential developments, apartment schemes, structural inspections, and insurance-related assessments, while playing a key role in the continued growth of the business.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the delivery of technical projects while helping to strengthen our surveying and inspection capabilities. You will work closely with senior colleagues and contribute to the continued growth and success of the business.
The Role
This position offers a balanced mix of structural inspections, surveys, and traditional structural engineering design work. A proportion of your time will be spent supporting one of our engineers who undertakes a significant amount of survey and insurance-related work, with the remainder focused on the design and delivery of residential and commercial projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Carrying out structural inspections and condition surveys across a range of building types.
- Producing clear, accurate reports and technical recommendations.
- Supporting insurance-related assessments, including investigations of structural defects, subsidence, and building damage.
- Assisting in the development of repair and remedial solutions where required.
- Undertaking structural analysis and design for residential developments, apartment schemes, extensions, and other building projects.
- Preparing calculations, drawings, and technical specifications.
- Liaising with clients, architects, contractors, insurers, and other project stakeholders.
- Managing project delivery and providing regular updates to senior management.
- Mentoring and supporting junior engineers where appropriate.
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of technical standards and working practices.
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About You
We are looking for an experienced and technically capable structural engineer who enjoys a varied workload and is confident working both on site and in the office.
Essential Requirements
- Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering.
- Several years of post-graduate experience within a structural engineering consultancy.
- Strong experience undertaking structural surveys, inspections, and defect diagnosis.
- Good understanding of traditional and modern construction methods.
- Experience in the structural design of residential and commercial buildings.
- Proficient in the use of structural design software and standard engineering packages.
- Strong report-writing and communication skills.
- Ability to manage projects and work independently when required.
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Desirable Requirements
- Chartered Engineer status (MIStructE or MICE) or actively working towards chartership.
- Experience of insurance-related structural assessments and claims investigations.
- Experience with historic or heritage buildings.
- Knowledge of temporary works or remedial design.
Personal Attributes
- Professional and confident in client-facing situations.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Practical problem-solver with a proactive approach.
- Organised and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
Additional Requirements
- Full UK driving licence.
- Willingness to undertake site visits across the Midlands and surrounding areas.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects.
- Clear career progression within a growing consultancy.
- Support towards professional development and chartership.
- Collaborative and supportive working environment.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
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