Principal Structural Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; St Helens; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Progression to Associate/Director

Flexible working

Autonomy and influence

Collaborative culture

Shape future direction of St Helens

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to lead design and project delivery from concept through to completion in the St Helens office. The role combines technical leadership with client relationship management across residential, commercial, industrial and public sector projects in the North West.

You will mentor engineers, drive business development, manage programmes and budgets, and shape the future direction of the team in a supportive, collaborative culture with a

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required.
• Chartered (CEng) with IStructE or ICE mandatory.
• Extensive UK consultancy experience required.
• Strong leadership and project management capabilities required.
• Proven track record of managing projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of structures in steel, reinforced concrete, timber, and masonry.
• Oversee technical delivery and quality assurance across projects.
• Manage project programmes, budgets and resources.
• Act as primary point of contact for key clients.
• Mentor and develop engineers and technicians.
• Support business development and tender submissions.
• Contribute to the strategic growth of the office.

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered (CEng) with IStructE or ICE

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.

• 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

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