Principal Structural Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Sheffield seeks a Principal Structural Engineer to lead complex building design projects. The successful candidate will manage multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and maintain client relationships. Essential qualifications include a BEng/MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering and chartered status. The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus scheme

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Paid professional membership fees

Ongoing CPD opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare support

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering medium to large-scale building projects.
• Strong technical understanding of UK design codes and building regulations.
• Commercially aware with good project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design projects across various materials.
• Manage project resources, budgets, and delivery programmes.
• Liaise with clients, architects, and contractors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client Management

Project Management

Technical Understanding

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 in Sheffield. As a Principal Structural Engineer, you'll lead the design and delivery of complex building structures across various sectors, managing multidisciplinary teams, mentoring junior engineers, and acting as the main point of contact for clients.

You'll have the opportunity to influence the strategic direction of the business, support bids and proposals, and maintain strong client relationships.

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.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. 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.