Principal Structural Engineer: Client & Project Leadership

Ridge & Partners LLP; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridge & Partners LLP in Leeds seeks an experienced Principal Structural Engineer to lead projects, strengthen client relationships, and guide the growth of the structural team. This senior role combines technical leadership with business development, overseeing design, investigations, reports, and mentoring of junior engineers across residential, healthcare and education sectors.

You will work across a diverse portfolio, ensuring Eurocode compliance, managing profitability, and representing the

Qualifications

• Chartered or near-chartersip status preferred (MIStructE/MICE).
• Experience leading projects and managing client relationships.
• Proficiency with structural design software and codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary design teams to deliver on time and within budget.
• Oversee investigations, surveys, and technical reports.
• Ensure design intent and compliance across projects.
• Manage project profitability, forecasting, and invoicing.

Skills

Project leadership

Client management

Communication

Chartered professional MIStructE/MICE

Structural design software SCIA Tekla

UK driving licence

Tools

SCIA

Tekla

TEDDS

Job description

Ridge & Partners LLP in Leeds seeks an experienced Principal Structural Engineer to lead projects, strengthen client relationships, and guide the growth of the structural team. This senior role combines technical leadership with business development, overseeing design, investigations, reports, and mentoring of junior engineers across residential, healthcare and education sectors.

You will work across a diverse portfolio, ensuring Eurocode compliance, managing profitability, and representing the