PRINCIPAL STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

Conrad Consulting Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Conrad Consulting Ltd. is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to lead the design of a variety of building structures.

You will apply your technical expertise, mentor junior engineers, and represent the team at client meetings to drive project success. The ideal candidate holds a Chartered Structural Engineer designation with an MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering and substantial hands-on experience in building structures design, using advanced structural analysis software.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset are essential.
• Experience mentoring and guiding junior engineers is expected.
• Chartered Structural Engineer status is required or highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design across diverse schemes, delivering practical solutions.
• Represent the client at site meetings and maintain strong client relationships.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and support project teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Mentorship

Education

MEng in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

Structural analysis software

Job description

Ready to take your structural engineering career to the next level? Our client is looking for an ambitious and talented Principal Structural Engineer to join its growing existing buildings team, offering the chance to work on a diverse range of exciting projects while making a real impact on project delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who thrives on solving complex design challenges, enjoys working closely with clients and wants to play a key role in developing the next generation of engineering talent.

You’ll take the lead on structural design across a variety of schemes, applying your technical expertise and creative thinking to deliver innovative, practical solutions. You’ll also represent our client at site meetings, build strong relationships with clients and project teams, and provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

Our client is seeking a Chartered Structural Engineer with an MEng degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, substantial hands‑on experience in building structures design and strong proficiency in structural design and analysis software. Excellent communication skills, a collaborative mindset and a genuine passion for creative, client‑focused engineering are essential.

If you’re ready to take ownership of challenging projects, share your knowledge and help shape the future of a thriving structural engineering team, this could be the perfect next move.