Principal Structural Engineer

Cundall; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a highly experienced Structural Engineer. This role involves leading the design of prestigious construction projects while working closely with global teams. Candidates should be chartered engineers with a strong design background and leadership ambitions. The opportunity supports professional development in a collaborative environment that values diverse perspectives. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and contribute to innovative and sustainable engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Chartered civil/structural engineer with significant design experience.
• Solid track record in structural engineering design and project leadership.
• Experience in medium or large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of exciting and prestigious construction projects.
• Collaborate with global structures teams on various projects.
• Develop business and client relationships in local and UK markets.

Skills

Chartered civil/structural engineer (CEng or equivalent)

Significant practical design experience

Advanced structural analysis software (e.g., Tekla, Tedds)

Knowledge of computational design and visual programming (e.g., Grasshopper)

Proficient in all types of common structural materials

Education

Degree in structural or civil engineering

Tools

Tekla

Tedds

Grasshopper

Job description

The world’s first engineering consultant to be certified carbon neutral, Cundall’s mission is to provide a pathway to net‑zero‑carbon for all the buildings we design. We need engineers who share this passion for sustainability to design energy efficient, sustainable, and cost‑effective buildings. Cundall are at the forefront of the industry, priding ourselves on our exemplary track record of designing innovative and sustainable structural solutions, that minimise the use of natural resources.

As one of the longest established of Cundall’s many disciplines, the structural team are a source of world‑leading expertise – and offer a pro‑active and collaborative approach to skill development, and professional excellence.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly experienced and client‑focused Structural Engineer to join our structures group. The right candidate will be a key member of our local structural disciplinary service, whilst being given the opportunity to play a key role in helping extend our service across the UK and leading the design of some of the most exciting and prestigious construction projects, across a variety of sectors.

Closely collaborating with the rest of global structures teams, the successful candidate will be supported in developing business development skills with new and existing client relationships in the local and UK market, and will lead in the delivery of local and international structural engineering projects.

This role offers the successful applicant the opportunity to develop managerial and leadership responsibility for our local structural engineering team, as well as wider general regional structural disciplinary responsibilities.

The role will be best suited to technically‑oriented structural engineers who are ambitious as team leaders to have greater experience in the operational and client‑focusing aspects of the role.

The Skills

A chartered civil/structural engineer (CEng or equivalent), you will be accredited with a degree in structural or civil engineering and will have gained significant practical design experience of structural engineering within a multi‑disciplinary international consultancy environment, and an accomplished level of relevant hands‑on skills in advanced structural analysis and essential structural analytical software such as Tekla and Tedds.

Awareness/knowledge of advanced computational design and visual programming approaches and tools for structural engineering, such as grasshopper is highly desirable.

In your career to‑date, you have demonstrated a solid track record in structural engineering design, including previous experience of working on either medium or large sizes projects. You are proficient in designing in all types of common structural materials and forms, and have proven experience leading projects and interacting and developing good relationships with clients.

We know that to be the best at what we do we need a diverse workforce underpinned by an inclusive culture. Creating environments where everyone can find joy doing their best work is also great for everyone. That’s why we positively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, and encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our people.