Principal Structural Engineer

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering firm in Edinburgh is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to lead diverse building structure projects. The ideal candidate is a chartered engineer with proven experience, strong technical skills, and excellent leadership abilities. This role offers a negotiable salary around £55,000 and the opportunity to work within a growing business.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer (MIStructE) – essential.
• Proven experience working on building structures projects.
• Strong technical design skills across a variety of materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of structural engineering projects.
• Provide technical guidance and project management support.
• Mentor and support junior engineers in the team.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure projects meet technical and safety standards.

Skills

Strong technical design skills

Excellent communication

Leadership abilities

Education

Chartered Engineer (MIStructE)

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Principal Structural Engineer

Location: Edinburgh

Sector: Onshore Building Structures

Salary: Around £55,000 (negotiable)

About the Role:

We are seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to join our team in Edinburgh, working on a diverse range of onshore building structure projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a chartered engineer to take on a senior technical and leadership role within a growing business.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of structural engineering projects across a variety of building sectors.
• Provide technical guidance, design oversight, and project management support.
• Mentor and support junior engineers within the team.
• Liaise with clients, architects, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are delivered to the highest technical and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer (MIStructE) – essential.
• Proven experience working on building structures projects.
• Strong technical design skills across a variety of materials (steel, concrete, timber, masonry).
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to manage projects from concept through to completion.