Principal Structural Engineer

Overview

In this Principal Structural Engineer role, you drive delivery of diverse structural projects from Nottingham, providing technical leadership and strategic guidance to the team. You will collaborate with architects, clients, and multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver high-quality, practical designs and push for innovative solutions. The position offers strong progression within a reputable national consultancy and support for chartership, with a focus on leadership and client-facing excellence.

Pay / Benefits

• Flexible working options
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Support towards professional chartership
• Continuous training and development opportunities
• Employer pension contributions
• Paid overtime’,’Interest-free travel loan scheme

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of a wide range of structural engineering projects
• Provide technical expertise and strategic guidance to the team
• Collaborate with architects, clients and multidisciplinary colleagues
• Drive innovation and ensure high-quality, practical design solutions
• Support career progression and mentor junior engineers
• Manage client relationships and expectations
• Contribute to continued business development and project success

Key requirements

• Eight+ years’ experience in a UK structural engineering consultancy
• Chartered status with IStructE or ICE
• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering (MEng or BEng)
• Strong leadership, communication and client-facing skills
• Proactive, collaborative approach with strong problem-solving abilities

• leadership
• communication
• collaboration
• Tekla (essential)
• Revit (advantageous)
• 3D design proficiency

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