Hybrid: Principal Structural Engineer – Nottingham Growth Lead

AtkinsRéalis; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

Flexible holiday allowances

Employee rewards

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Nottingham seeks an experienced Principal Structural Engineer to establish and grow a new structural team. This strategic hire will lead design and delivery, engage clients, and grow the Midlands presence, with initial linkage to Birmingham before transitioning to a Nottingham team lead role.

The role emphasizes independent ownership, sustainable and technically excellent design solutions, and cross-regional collaboration across MSWW teams. Hybrid working is supported.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with MIStructE or MICE accreditation.
• Significant post-graduate experience in building structures.
• Proven ability to deliver projects from concept to construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of building structures projects from concept to construction.
• Provide technical leadership across the Midlands team and related regions.
• Act as a key link between Birmingham and Nottingham Buildings & Places teams.
• Establish and grow the Nottingham structural engineering capability.
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to regional business growth.
• Deliver multiple projects or lead larger scheme elements to programme & budget.
• Produce and oversee high-quality, efficient structural designs.
• Apply expertise across steel, reinforced concrete, timber, and masonry structures.
• Lead design reviews and provide technical assurance.
• Ensure compliance with Eurocodes and British Standards.
• Provide buildability advice and support construction-stage activities.
• Carry out structural surveys and site inspections where required.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, contractors, and design teams.
• Identify and support new business opportunities.
• Lead and contribute to fee proposals, bids, and tender submissions.
• Develop scopes of work and project delivery programmes.
• Support recruitment and development of a local team as it grows.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
• Progress into a Nottingham Structural Team Lead / Studio Lead role.
• Mentor and support engineers across the Midlands team.

Skills

Leadership

Client engagement

Team building

Independent working

Stakeholder management

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng) – MIStructE or MICE

Tools

Structural analysis software

Job description

AtkinsRéalis in Nottingham seeks an experienced Principal Structural Engineer to establish and grow a new structural team. This strategic hire will lead design and delivery, engage clients, and grow the Midlands presence, with initial linkage to Birmingham before transitioning to a Nottingham team lead role.

The role emphasizes independent ownership, sustainable and technically excellent design solutions, and cross-regional collaboration across MSWW teams. Hybrid working is supported.