Principal Structural Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established consultancy practice is seeking a Principal Chartered Structural Engineer in Wigan, North West England, offering a salary up to £70,000. The role includes managing a structural engineering team and overseeing diverse projects. Candidates should have over 15 years of UK construction experience, chartered status with IStructE or ICE, and strong leadership skills. This position provides opportunities for career progression within a supportive environment focused on professional development.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Pathway for career progression

Supportive work environment

Exposure to diverse projects

Qualifications

• 15+ years of general UK construction experience, ideally in a multi-disciplinary practice.
• Chartered with IStructE or ICE.
• Experience in managing teams and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage the structural engineering team daily.
• Lead design and delivery of structural engineering projects.
• Provide technical oversight to project engineers and technicians.
• Conduct structural surveys and manage junior engineers.

Skills

Chartership in structural or civil engineering

Strong technical skills with design software

Excellent communication skills

Leadership and mentoring experience

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (BEng or MEng)

Job description

Principal Chartered Structural Engineer

Location: Wigan
Salary: up to £70,000

My client is a well‑established, multi‑disciplinary consultancy practice operating in the North West of England. They are seeking a chartered structural engineer to manage the structural section of the practice. The business predominantly works in residential development throughout the northwest of England and is now expanding into both superstructure and substructure work following its acquisition by a southern‑based engineering firm. The successful candidate will manage day‑to‑day operations of the structural section and lead a programme to grow the department, reporting directly to the managing director.

We require an engineer with at least 15 years of general UK construction experience, ideally within a multi‑disciplinary practice, and who currently holds a management role. The candidate must be chartered with either the IStructE or ICE. Additional professional qualifications will be considered advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the current structural engineering team on a day‑to‑day basis
• Lead the design and delivery of a diverse range of structural engineering projects from concept to completion
• Provide technical oversight and guidance to project engineers and technicians
• Conduct structural surveys
• Manage and mentor junior engineers and technicians
• Prepare structural calculations, drawings, and specifications
• Collaborate with other disciplines and stakeholders to ensure project success
• Interface with existing clients regarding their requirements

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (BEng or MEng)
• Chartership in either structural or civil engineering (or both)
• Proven strong experience in super‑ and sub‑structure engineering design across various project stages
• Strong technical skills and experience with relevant design software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in leading teams or mentoring junior staff
• A proactive and detail‑oriented approach to work
• Senior management skills

What We Offer

• A competitive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities and seniority required for this role
• A pathway for career progression within an ambitious group of companies
• Exposure to a wide variety of exciting projects in sectors such as residential, commercial, and education
• A supportive and inclusive work environment focused on professional development

Interested? Please get in touch with MIKAELA today.