Principal Structural Engineer

AECOM; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working model

Career development opportunities

Personalized benefits and well-being programs

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consulting firm in Exeter is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to lead and deliver engineering projects focusing on commercial and defence sectors. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, have strong project delivery experience, and knowledge of Eurocode. This role offers a flexible hybrid working model and opportunities for career development in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Degree educated or equivalent in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Demonstrable track record in project delivery.
• Ability to obtain MOD security clearance & driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering projects.
• Engage with clients to define requirements and report progress.
• Manage commercial and technical aspects of projects.

Skills

Strong analysis and technical skills

Project delivery experience

Ability to engage with clients

Knowledge of Eurocode

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered with IStructE or ICE

Job description

We’re recruiting a Principal Structural Engineer to join our Structures team within the Building Engineering Unit, delivering a wide range of projects across the built environment.

Our teams are involved in every stage of a project, from initial feasibility studies and concept designs to detailed design, structural assessments, inspections, and construction support. The work covers both building and heavy civil projects, with a particular focus on the defence and commercial sectors.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary environment, working alongside engineers, technicians, and other specialists to deliver technically challenging and innovative solutions for our clients. This role offers the opportunity to lead projects, develop your skills, and contribute to the growth of a dynamic and ambitious team.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Lead structural engineering projects and ensure successful delivery across commercial and defence sectors.
• Engage with clients to define requirements, present proposals, and report progress.
• Manage commercial, technical, and managerial aspects of projects, supervising engineers and technicians.
• Perform structural analyses, calculations, and produce design reports independently.
• Continuously learn new skills and consider wider engineering implications in all projects.

Come grow with us:

And let's not forget about the perks at AECOM. You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well‑being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work‑life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Requirements:

• Degree educated or equivalent in Civil or Structural Engineering; Chartered with IStructE or ICE; strong analysis and technical skills.
• Demonstrable track record in project delivery or significant contribution to project success; ability to deliver design solutions and lead teams.
• Ability to obtain MOD security clearance & driving licence required.
• Knowledge of Eurocode. Experience in heavy civil structural projects and/or seismically qualified structures is advantageous.
• Lead structural engineering projects, engage with clients, manage commercial and technical aspects, supervise teams, and produce independent design reports while considering wider engineering implications.

Additional Information

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to programme and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public‑ and private‑sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023.

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well‑being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry‑leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address [e-mail] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.