Principal Structural Engineer

Calibre Search; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK engineering consultancy seeks a Principal Structural Engineer to manage a variety of challenging projects. The successful candidate will need at least 10 years of experience, a Chartered Engineer status, and strong leadership skills. In this role, you'll work across diverse structural designs and mentor other engineers, ensuring high-quality project delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in structural engineering.
• Professional certification at or actively pursuing Chartered Engineer status.
• Proficiency in materials analysis and design.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex structural design projects.
• Lead project teams, ensuring delivery on budget and schedule.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Project Management

Leadership

Education

Chartered Engineer status

Tools

AutoCAD

ETABS

SAP

SAFE

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Principal Structural Engineer, North West, UK

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Location: North West, UK, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

Job Description:

We are seeking a Chartered Principal Structural Engineer with at least 10 years of experience in Structural Design to join a UK-wide engineering consultancy based in Wythenshawe, South Manchester. The role involves working on a variety of industrial and rail projects, including new-build and retrofit schemes, civil infrastructure, fatigue analysis, temporary works, and traditional structural design.

The successful candidate will have:

• Professional Certification: Chartered Engineer status with the Institution of Structural Engineers or actively working towards it.
• Professional Experience: Minimum of 10 years in structural engineering, managing projects of varying complexity.
• Structural Design Expertise: Proficiency in analysis, design, and detailing across materials like steel, concrete, and timber.
• Project Management Skills: Ability to lead teams, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure project delivery.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with ETABS, SAP, SAFE, AutoCAD.
• Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of current building codes and standards.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Leadership Abilities: Mentoring and technical guidance skills.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills and innovative thinking.
• Continuing Education: Commitment to professional development.

The salary ranges from £60,000 to £68,000 plus benefits, depending on experience.

If interested, please contact Andrew Wilson at Calibre Search.

Calibre Search promotes equality and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.