£45K/yr to £55K/yr
Leicester, England
Permanent, Variable

Principal Structural Engineer

Posted by Penguin Recruitment Ltd.

Principal Structural Engineer

Leicester

REF SO 44

Salary up to £55,000

I am actively seeking an experienced Principal Structural Engineer to join a busy, successful Civil and Structural Engineering consultancy based in Leicester. Your role will involve undertaking structural designs on large projects from commercial, residential, industrial, and educational sectors.

It is essential for this Principal Structural Engineer to have a professional and commercial viewpoint through having the following:

  • A relevant first-class degree. E.g., MEng or BEng
  • A minimum of 7 years relevant experience in Structural design
  • Working towards a chartership status (ICE or IStructE) or chartered membership
  • Hold Full UK driving license
  • Design experience in materials including concrete, steel, timber, and masonry

Duties and responsibilities for this Principal Structural Engineer include:

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of structural engineers and technicians.
  • Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources effectively.
  • Resolve technical issues and provide innovative solutions to complex structural challenges.
  • Provide technical direction and oversight on complex structural projects.
  • Present design concepts, project updates, and technical findings to clients, management, and regulatory authorities.

Salary and benefits:

  • Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
  • Hybrid working policy
  • Loyalty to employees - 25 days annual leave increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 30 days plus 8 statutory holidays
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Career growth is encouraged through the position by taking on responsibilities to allow you to mature within the business, as well as gaining support towards professional qualifications.

If this Principal Structural Engineer role is of interest to yourself or want to know more information, please do not hesitate to contact Sam Osborne on or email your CV to .

We use cookies to measure usage and analytics according to our privacy policy.