Principal Structural Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; St Helens; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Autonomy and leadership opportunities

Career progression to Associate/Dir /留

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer in St Helens to take technical and managerial responsibility for a range of structural projects from concept to completion. You will lead project teams, manage client relationships, and contribute to the growth of the St Helens office.

The role demands Chartered status with IStructE or ICE, a Civil/Structural Engineering degree, and proven UK consultancy experience, with strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered (CEng) with IStructE or ICE.
• Extensive UK consultancy experience.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent client communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of structures in steel, reinforced concrete, timber, and masonry.
• Oversee technical delivery and quality assurance.
• Manage project programmes, budgets, and resources.
• Mentor engineers and technicians.
• Support business development and tender submissions.
• Contribute to the strategic growth of the St Helens office.

Skills

Leadership

Client liaison

Team mentoring

UK consultancy

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Principal Structural Engineer
St Helens | Full-time | Excellent Salary + Leadership Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Structural Engineer to join a well-established and growing engineering consultancy in St Helens.

With a strong reputation for delivering practical, high-quality structural solutions across residential, commercial, industrial, and public sector projects, the consultancy continues to expand its portfolio throughout the North West and beyond. We are now seeking an experienced and commercially aware Principal Structural Engineer to play a key leadership role within the business.

The Role

As Principal Structural Engineer, you will take technical and managerial responsibility for a range of structural projects, from concept design through to completion. You will lead project teams, maintain key client relationships, and contribute strategically to the ongoing development of the St Helens office.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the design of structures in steel, reinforced concrete, timber, and masonry
• Overseeing technical delivery and quality assurance
• Managing project programmes, budgets, and resources
• Acting as the primary point of contact for key clients
• Mentoring and developing engineers and technicians
• Supporting business development and tender submissions
• Contributing to the strategic growth of the consultancy

About You

We are looking for a confident and commercially minded engineer who:

• Holds a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Is Chartered (CEng) with IStructE or ICE
• Has extensive UK consultancy experience
• Demonstrates strong technical expertise and leadership capability
• Has a proven track record of managing projects and teams
• Communicates effectively with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams

What We Offer

• Highly competitive salary and benefits package
• Clear progression pathway to Associate/Director level
• Flexible working arrangements
• Autonomy and influence within a growing office
• Supportive and collaborative working culture
• Opportunity to shape the future direction of the St Helens team

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven Principal Structural Engineer looking to step into a senior leadership role within a respected consultancy, where your expertise and ambition will be genuinely valued.

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