Principal Structural Engineer

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to lead complex projects in a hybrid working environment. The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Civil/Structural Engineer with expertise in Eurocodes and UK design codes, as well as experience in managing technically complex projects. The role includes mentoring junior engineers and coordinating teams. Competitive salary is offered alongside opportunities for innovation in structural design.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working flexibility

Supportive engineering environment

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the UK with no sponsorship requirements.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Willingness to travel to sites across the region.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the technical delivery of multiple projects.
• Prepare outline and detailed designs, calculations, reports, and drawings.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate teams.

Skills

Chartered Civil/Structural Engineer with strong knowledge of Eurocodes and UK design codes

Experience delivering technically complex projects on time and budget

Proficiency in structural design software such as Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis, SCIA Engineer, or STAAD Pro

Strong communication skills

Tools

Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis

SCIA Engineer

STAAD Pro

Job description

Principal Structural Engineer

Location: Hemel Hempstead | Salary: £50,000-£64,000 | Permanent | Hybrid Working

Join a leading engineering company delivering complex infrastructure and building projects. You will be responsible for the technical delivery of multiple projects, preparing outline and detailed designs, calculations, reports, and drawings, while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating teams.

What we’re looking for:

• Chartered Civil/Structural Engineer with strong knowledge of Eurocodes and UK design codes
• Experience delivering technically complex projects on time and budget
• Proficiency in structural design software such as Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis, SCIA Engineer, or STAAD Pro
• Practical mindset with willingness to attend site visits and develop buildable solutions
• Strong communication skills with the ability to manage clients and coordinate teams

Why this role:

• Lead challenging projects within a supportive engineering environment
• Competitive salary with hybrid working flexibility
• Opportunity to drive innovation and continuous improvement in structural design

Additional Requirements:

• Must be eligible to work in the UK with no sponsorship requirements
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel to sites across the region as required

For information about this position or any others within the Civil/Structural Engineering design market, please contact Calum French on LinkedIn. Please note to be considered for the role, you must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship requirements.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.