Principal Structural Engineer

RGB; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

RGB is seeking an experienced Principal Structural Engineer in London to lead projects and a design team while remaining hands-on with design work. The role involves main contact duties with third parties and liaising with contractors, architects, and clients to ensure seamless project delivery.

The successful candidate will mentor junior engineers and help the team grow into senior roles, with a focus on quality and technical excellence in structural design.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree in civil or structural engineering.
• Experience with Fastrak, Tedds and Tekla.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of the design process.

Responsibilities

• Leading projects and a design team and being the main point of contact for all third parties.
• Liaising with and providing direction to more junior members of the design team.
• Communicating with contractors and architects.
• Liaising with clients and answering queries.
• Attending site meetings.
• Gradually taking on more responsibility while you work into a position in senior management.

Skills

Project leadership

Team leadership

Communication skills

Structural engineering

Chartered Engineer

Education

Degree in civil or structural engineering

Tools

Fastrak

Tedds

Tekla

Job description

Principal Structural Engineer Permanent London £55,000 - £70,000

This permanent Principal Structural Engineer position in London offers a salary of £55,000 to £70,000 and suits an experienced professional seeking a managerial oversight role while retaining hands‑on design work.

The successful candidate will lead projects and a design team, acting as main contact for third parties, and will liaise with contractors, architects and clients, attending site meetings as required. Direction and support to junior team members form a key part of the job.

Strong communication skills and a good sense of humour are essential, alongside technical expertise in structural design.

The employer promotes a relaxed, contemporary working culture where quality takes precedence over quantity.

Are you looking for a relaxed and contemporary working environment, with an emphasis on quality not quantity£ My client is looking for an experienced structural engineer; who wishes to maintain the day to day designing on projects whilst moving into a more managerial, oversight role. What’s equally as important is personality, you will need communication skills and a good sense of humour.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading projects and a design team and being the main point of contact for all third parties
• Liaising with and providing direction to more junior members of the design team
• Communicating with contractors and architects
• Liaising with clients and answering queries
• Attending site meetings
• Gradually taking on more responsibility while you work into a position in senior management

You will be joining a talented local team of 25 engineers and technicians and will be working on everything from bespoke housing, conservation projects and framed buildings through to major city centre redevelopments.

Schemes range up to £50m in value and are of significant local importance.

Alongside the commercial work portfolio there will also be heritage and conservation projects of a significant nature.

They need someone who is a natural technical lead either already working in a Principal role or is ready to move up into one.

All engineers are mentored by a Chartered Structural Engineers and are actively encouraged to work toward chartered status themselves.

This business has contemporary offices in Manchester and has a varied portfolio of projects.

You will ideally meet the following criteria:

• A relevant degree in civil or structural engineering
• Experience with industry standard software such as Fastrak, Tedds and Tekla
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of the design process

They are essentially looking for a commercially astute problem solver to lead the projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a national structural consultancy in Londonvwith great prospects for personal and professional development. This practice is winning more and more work and needs talented engineers to help grow their team further.

This role comes with a salary of £55,000 - £70,000 + package depending on experience