Principal Structural Engineer

One Generation; England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal - Associate Structural Engineer to lead their London office. This role involves overseeing the structural team, managing key client relationships, and delivering high-end residential projects. With 8-10 years of UK experience, the ideal candidate should possess strong leadership and networking abilities. The position offers a salary range of £65,000 - £80,000, generous benefits, and the chance to progress to Director level within five years.

Benefits

Free gym at the London office

Cycle to work scheme

BUPA Healthcare

Death in service life insurance

29 days annual leave

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of UK experience in structural engineering.
• Proven leadership and project delivery skills.
• Outgoing personality for networking.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural team and ownership of technical delivery.
• Build and maintain key client relationships.
• Manage multiple projects and foster direct client communication.
• Strengthen project delivery and office leadership.
• Integrate key partner relationships within 6 months.

Skills

Leadership in structural engineering

Client relationship management

Technical delivery

Networking

Project management

Job description

Principal - Associate Structural Engineer

South West London

£65,000 - £80,000

29 days annual leave

Are you ready to be the face of a rapidly growing engineering consultancy?

A respected structural engineering consultancy, operating for 15-20 years, is seeking a Structural Engineering Leader (Principal - Associate Structural Engineer) to step into a leadership role in their South West London office.

This position is ideal for an experienced professional who can combine high end technical delivery with a commercial mindset and client leadership. The role offers a unique chance to head up the London office, take ownership of a significant client base, and directly facilitate the current Managing Director's focus on strategic growth and acquisitions.

Here, progressing to Director level is the clear objective for the right candidate within five years.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural team and take ownership of technical delivery in the London office, allowing the current Managing Director to step back from technical involvement;
• Act as the face of the business, building and maintaining key client and partner relationships;
• Manage projects and clients, building confidence so clients can liaise directly for enquiries;
• Lead the team around them, focusing on strengthening project delivery and leadership across the office;
• Take ownership of several key partner relationships within 6 months, becoming fully integrated and trusted by the team and clients;
• Be technically strong, commercially aware, and add real value in client meetings and design discussions;
• Work on high-end residential projects, including large extensions, lofts, basements, refurbishments, and heritage work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8-10 years of solid relevant UK experience in the structural engineering sector, ready to step in at a senior level;
• Proven ability to do the work and lead projects;
• Strong, outgoing personality, someone who can 'work a room' and network;
• Passion for improvement, ready to manage projects and clients;
• Background or interest in future project types: basements, refurbishments, retrofit, conservation engineering and structural solutions for listed properties.

Benefits Package

• £65,000 - £80,000
• Free gym at the London office
• Cycle to work
• BUPA Healthcare
• Death in service life insurance
• 29 days annual leave
• Hybrid working, 3 days in the office

This is a critical hire for an Structural Engineering Leader with clear ambition. If interested, please apply today!