Principal Structural Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking consultancy as a Principal/Associate Structural Engineer in Leeds. This role offers the opportunity to lead diverse projects across various sectors, including Education, Commercial, and Defence. You will be responsible for managing technical and commercial aspects, ensuring projects meet client expectations. The company prioritizes innovation and sustainability, providing a supportive environment for professional development and flexible working arrangements. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional engineering solutions, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work culture

Recognition as a top employer

Qualifications

• Demonstrated blend of commercial experience and professional training.
• Extensive experience in delivering complex structural projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical and commercial aspects of major projects.
• Prepare designs, calculations, and specifications for projects.

Skills

Commercial experience

Project management

Client communication

Innovative engineering solutions

Business development

Education

Chartered Civil/Structural Engineer (CEng)

Tools

Design codes and standards

Job description

Job Description

Principal/ Associate Structural Engineer

Location: Leeds

£65,000 - £75,000 depending on experience

We are currently representing a world-class consultancy delivering high profile, inspiring professional multi-disciplined services to a range of public and private sector clients.

It will be your role to drive and deliver works across the discipline on diverse projects across sectors, including Education, Commercial, Residential, Airports, Defence, Energy, Civil Infrastructure, and Rail

You will be responsible for the technical and commercial management of major projects, as well as providing inspirational leadership for the team.

You will be expected to assist the relevant department Director managing engineering resources and client needs, ensuring all projects are delivered to meet expectations.

Duties will include:

• Completing planned work programmes and projects to timeframes and within budget.
• Managing client needs, defining project technical specifications, manage costs, fees and commercial requirement and ensure that projects are delivered to client satisfaction.
• Assisting the relevant director in managing engineering resources across the Structural Engineering team.
• Supporting business development activity to enhance, grow and diversify the engineering capabilities.
• Managing the implementation of best practice in the Structural Engineering team.
• Leading major projects ensuring that they are delivered to the specification.
• Preparing designs, calculations, specifications, drawing and carrying out risk assessments for improvement, refurbishment and new building schemes, tendering documents and supervising works to completion including agreeing interim and final accounts.

Our Successful Candidate:

To ensure the continued delivery of the exceptional services the practice offers, you will be expected to be able to demonstrate a blend of commercial experience, professional training and industry knowledge highlighted by the following;

• Chartered Civil/Structural Engineer (CEng) with an established industry profile.
• Extensive experience in delivering complex structural projects.
• Expertise in steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, timber designs, and foundation systems.
• Strong knowledge of design codes and standards.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, timelines, and technical delivery on high-profile projects.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience in client-facing roles.
• A passion for innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable engineering solutions.
• Demonstrated success in business development and winning consultancy work.

Why apply?

You will join a company recognised among the UK's top employers. Their approach prioritises innovation, sustainability and collaboration, making them a trusted partner in delivering cutting-edge infrastructure and building projects.

All employees benefit from a culture of encouraging professional development, and this can be tailored to all levels of experience.

Support for flexible working arrangements. They are interested to discuss how they can accommodate individual requirements.