Principal / Associate Structural Engineer

​; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering consultancy in London is seeking a Principal / Associate Structural Engineer. You’ll lead diverse projects from inception to completion, mentor junior staff, and collaborate closely with senior team members. The ideal candidate will be chartered or near-chartered and will possess strong technical skills. The firm offers a competitive salary, an excellent bonus scheme, and a supportive, family-friendly culture that fosters genuine career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent bonus scheme

Family-friendly team culture

Exposure to high-end architectural projects

Genuine progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Chartered or near-Chartered engineer status.
• Strong background in structural engineering materials.
• Effective communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from client contact to delivery.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians.
• Work closely with senior team to shape practice.

Skills

Chartered or near-Chartered (IStructE or ICE)

Strong technical ability across steel, concrete, timber, and masonry

Confident communicator and proactive project lead

Proficient in structural design software (AutoCAD preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Principal / Associate Structural Engineer (London)

Principal / Associate Structural Engineer sought at this well‑established, family friendly Structural SME Consultancy. The role is based in London.

Overview

Our client is a reputable engineering design consultancy specialising in delivering high‑quality bespoke solutions for residential builds and refurbishments to schools, commercial, and community spaces. They combine technical expertise with a practical approach to meet client needs within a family‑friendly team structure. This is a great opportunity to work with real autonomy, at a firm that offers exposure to high‑end creative architectural projects and genuine progression opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Leading projects from day one: client contact, site visits, design, and delivery
• Mentoring and supporting junior engineers and technicians
• Working closely with the MD and senior team to shape the future of the practice
• Getting hands‑on with design across varied and interesting schemes
• Producing calculations, reports, and inspections while collaborating with architects, contractors, and homeowners

Requirements

• Chartered or near‑Chartered (IStructE or ICE)
• Strong technical ability across steel, concrete, timber, and masonry
• Confident communicator and proactive project lead
• A hands‑on engineer who enjoys variety and challenge
• Keen to contribute to a growing company — with potential for near‑future Directorship
• Proficient in structural design software (AutoCAD preferred)

On offer

• Competitive salary + excellent bonus scheme
• Modern office with great transport links
• Real autonomy and influence — no red tape, no silos
• Family‑friendly, supportive team culture
• Exposure to high‑end, creative architectural projects
• Genuine progression opportunities with leadership succession on the horizon

To apply for the position of Principal / Associate Structural Engineer, please submit your current CV (ideally in Word format).

Due to high volume, we are unable to acknowledge every application. Bear in mind that if you are shortlisted you will be contacted in 7 days.

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