Principal Structural Engineer

Conrad Consulting Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer in Derby to lead complex building projects. The ideal candidate will have strong design expertise, commercial awareness, and excellent communication skills. Experience with building structures and industry-standard software like Tedds and Tekla is essential. This role offers a flexible working environment, focus on work-life balance, and clear opportunities for progression into senior management. Interested candidates should send their CV to the hiring manager.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Focus on work-life balance

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with building structures and the design process.
• Strong design expertise and communication skills.
• Experience with industry-standard software.

Responsibilities

• Lead design teams and manage complex building projects.
• Act as a technical authority for client interactions.
• Collaboration with architects, contractors, and junior engineers.

Skills

Building structures

Design process

Tedds

Tekla

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Chartered engineer preferred

Experience in engineering

Job description

Principal Structural Engineer

Derby

£60k-£65k plus benefits

A thriving multidiscipline engineering consultancy in Derby is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to lead complex, high-quality building projects and play a key role in the continued growth of the business.

You will work on a varied and technically challenging portfolio, including large mixed-use urban developments, taking full responsibility for projects from concept through delivery.

As a Principal Engineer, you will lead design teams, act as a confident client-facing technical authority, and collaborate closely with architects, contractors, and junior engineers to deliver outstanding results.

This role will suit a natural technical leader who combines strong design expertise with commercial awareness and excellent communication skills. Experience with building structures, the design process, and industry-standard software such as Tedds and Tekla is essential. Chartered engineers are preferred, but our client will consider candidates with the necessary experience who are keen to gain Chartership.

The consultancy offers a modern, flexible working environment, a strong focus on work-life balance, and clear progression into senior management.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking Derby-based practice delivering ambitious projects and offering genuine long-term career development.

To be considered, send your CV to Graham Ventham at Conrad Consulting