Principal / Senior Structural Engineer

LJ Recruitment; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering consultancy based in Sheffield is seeking a Senior / Principal Structural Engineer to lead exciting projects. With 5-7+ years of consultancy experience, you will manage various projects, mentor junior staff, and enjoy a flexible working environment. The role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including a tailored training plan and volunteering opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension with 5% employer contribution

Life assurance

Training & development plan

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years' experience in a consultancy environment.
• Chartered status (or very close) with ICE/IStructE.
• Solid knowledge of British Standards & Design Codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver structural designs to British Standards.
• Manage projects ensuring quality, budgets, and deadlines.
• Mentor junior engineers and shape future team.

Skills

Structural design

Project management

Mentorship

Collaboration

Business development

Education

Degree in relevant engineering subject

Tools

Tekla

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Senior / Principal Structural Engineer

Sheffield

£45k - £60k DOE

Looking to take the reins on a mix of exciting projects and not just be a small cog in a giant wheel? Here's your chance.

We're working with a well-established, independent engineering consultancy who are growing their Structural Engineering team in Bangor, Wales. They've built a reputation for doing great work across the UK, from clever domestic alterations and extensions to bespoke commercial developments, and now need an experienced Senior or Principal Structural Engineer to help lead the way.

This isn't a faceless corporate role. You'll be hands-on from design to delivery, supported by a close-knit team and a wider business that genuinely invests in its people (they're Investors in People Gold accredited).

What you’ll be doing

• Leading and delivering structural designs (steel, concrete, timber, masonry) to British Standards/Euro Codes
• Managing projects from the small and quirky to large-scale, ensuring quality, budgets and deadlines are met
• Collaborating with colleagues, contractors, and clients across multiple offices
• Mentoring junior engineers and shaping the future team
• Contributing to proposals, tenders and a bit of business development
• Carrying out inspections, trial hole investigations, and liaising with design teams to meet client briefs

What we're looking for

• 5-7+ years' experience in a consultancy environment
• Degree in a relevant engineering subject
• Chartered (or very close to it) with ICE/IStructE
• Strong technical skills with design software (Tekla, CADS, Tedds, AutoCAD is a bonus)
• Solid knowledge of British Standards & Design Codes
• A full driving licence and access to a car

What’s on offer

• Salary: £47k-£50k for Senior, £58k-£62k for Principal
• Flexible working - office + hybrid options
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Life assurance (4x salary), income protection, private healthcare + cash plan
• Professional subscriptions paid
• Training & development plan tailored to you
• Volunteering day every year (fully paid)
• Cycle to work scheme

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a consultancy where your work really makes a difference, to projects, communities, and your own career.

Interested? Let's chat, I'll bring the Yorkshire Tea.