Principal/Associate Structural Engineer in Bristol

Energy Jobline CVL; Bristol; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Principal or Associate level Structural Engineer in Bristol. The role involves leading a structural engineering team, overseeing project design and analysis, and ensuring project delivery while mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have a degree in Structural Engineering, be chartered, and possess at least 7 years of relevant experience. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

33 days annual leave

Life insurance

Private healthcare

Interest-free travel loan

Bonus schemes

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience; chartership desirable.
• Management experience required.
• Exceptional technical expertise and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a structural engineering team efficiently.
• Oversee design and analysis for various projects.
• Provide technical oversight for reports and specifications.
• Attend meetings and site inspections.
• Collaborate with teams for project delivery.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Technical expertise

Structural analysis software proficiency

Education

Degree in Structural Engineering (BEng or MEng)

Chartered with ICE or IStructE

Tools

Structural analysis software

Job description

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We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Overview

A well‑established multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Principal or Associate level Structural Engineer to join its expanding team in Bristol. This opportunity offers involvement in a variety of projects across commercial, residential, retail, and industrial sectors, working within a supportive and progressive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading a busy and efficient structural engineering team.
• Oversee the structural design and analysis for diverse project portfolio, supporting and directing the team and liaising with clients.
• Providing high‑level technical oversight for reports, calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Use relevant design and modelling software effectively as required.
• Attend client meetings, site inspections, and internal project reviews.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated project delivery, managing budgets and timelines.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree in Structural Engineering (BEng or MEng).
• Chartered with ICE or IStructE.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience, chartership desirable.
• Proficient in structural analysis software.
• Exceptional technical expertise.
• Management experience.
• Confident in a client facing position.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus a variety of benefits subject to role.
• 33 days annual leave.
• Life insurance, and private healthcare.
• Interest‑free travel loan and other employee incentives.
• Bonus schemes linked to loyalty and qualifications.

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