Principal Structural Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious engineering consultancy in North Hampshire seeks a Chartered Senior or Principal Structural Engineer with experience in large-scale aviation and defence projects. This role involves leading complex structural work and offers a competitive salary alongside benefits like private medical care and a market-leading pension plan.

Benefits

Market leading pension plan

Private medical care

Flexi hours

Qualifications

• Experience on large aviation or defence projects.
• Ability to get MOD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Leading complex structural work on aviation and defence projects.
• Involved in seismic upgrades to historic infrastructure and major airport redevelopments.

Skills

Structural analysis tools

Leadership

Project management

Education

Chartered (IStructE or ICE)

Tools

Tekla

LUSAS

Job description

Job Description

I am in the market for a Chartered Senior or Principal Structural Engineer to join one of the most respected engineering consultancies in the world based in North Hampshire. If you’ve worked on large-scale aviation or defence projects and want to be part of something that genuinely makes an impact, this could be the right move.

You’ll be leading complex structural work on projects like seismic upgrades to historic infrastructure, major airport redevelopments, and critical defence facilities — all backed by a team of talented, supportive professionals.

What I’m looking for:

• Chartered (IStructE or ICE)
• Solid experience on big aviation and/or defence projects
• Confident with structural analysis tools like Tekla or LUSAS
• A natural leader who’s good with people and projects
• Able to get MOD security clearance (If you require sponsorship, you won't be eligible)

Benefits:

• Salary up to £65,000 per annum
• Market leading pension plan
• Private medical care
• Hybrid working model
• Flexi hours

If this position sounds of interest and you would be keen to know more, please get in touch today!