Principal Structural Engineer

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected engineering consultancy in Sheffield is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to lead complex building projects. You'll manage multidisciplinary teams, drive project delivery, and maintain client relationships. Ideal candidates have a BEng/MEng in Engineering, are Chartered Engineers, and possess strong leadership and technical skills. The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and a structured career progression pathway.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus scheme

Hybrid working

25 days' holiday

Pension scheme

Paid professional membership fees

Ongoing CPD

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering medium to large-scale building projects.
• Commercially aware with good project management experience.
• Strong technical understanding of modern construction techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design projects from feasibility to construction.
• Provide technical leadership to engineers and technicians.
• Manage project resources, budgets, and delivery programmes.

Skills

Technical understanding of UK design codes

Leadership skills

Client-facing skills

Proficiency with Tekla Structural Designer

Education

BEng/MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng) with ICE or IStructE

Tools

Tekla Structural Designer

ETABS

Robot

TEDDS

Job description

Principal Structural Engineer
Sheffield

As a Principal Structural Engineer, you'll lead the design and delivery of complex building structures across a variety of sectors - from high-rise developments to education, residential, and mixed-use schemes. You'll manage multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers and technicians, and act as the main point of contact for clients, ensuring successful project delivery from concept through to completion.

You'll also have the opportunity to influence the strategic direction of the business, support bids and proposals, and play a key role in maintaining strong client relationships and repeat business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead structural design projects in steel, concrete, timber, and masonry from feasibility through to construction.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to engineers and technicians.
• Manage project resources, budgets, and delivery programmes.
• Liaise closely with clients, architects, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee high-quality reports, specifications, drawings, and calculations.
• Contribute to business development and bid preparation.
• Support internal quality, technical review, and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

• BEng/MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with ICE or IStructE.
• Proven experience delivering medium to large-scale building projects.
• Strong technical understanding of UK design codes, building regulations, and modern construction techniques.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client-facing skills.
• Proficiency with design software such as Tekla Structural Designer, ETABS, Robot, TEDDS, or similar.
• Commercially aware with good project management experience.

Desirable:

• Experience within the concrete frame, PBSA, or Build to Rent sectors.
• Knowledge of BIM workflows and Revit integration.
• Involvement in business development or industry committees/publications.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme.
• Hybrid working and flexible hours.
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Paid professional membership fees.
• Ongoing CPD and a clear, structured career progression pathway.
• Cycle to work scheme, healthcare, and wellbeing support.

If you're a motivated structural engineer who wants to help "make the impossible possible" through innovative and sustainable design, this is an outstanding opportunity to join a respected and growing consultancy that truly values its people.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.