Principal Structural Engineer — Lead Design & Growth

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Ledston; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd invites an experienced Principal Structural Engineer to lead the technical delivery of building structures from concept to completion in our Leeds office. You will guide engineers, manage programmes and resources, and foster strong client relationships to support ongoing growth.

This role offers leadership opportunities toward senior management, with a chance to shape technical strategy within a progressive, employee‑owned consultancy environment.

Qualifications

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, or nearing professional qualification, with IStructE or ICE.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in building structures engineering.
• Proven track record of delivering building structures projects with construction values up to £75 million.
• Excellent structural design and analytical skills.
• Experience with TEDDS, Tekla Structural Designer, Fastrack Portal Frame, CADS Wall Panel, P Frame and Masterseries Retaining Wall.
• Ability to manage projects through all stages of design and delivery.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary consultancy environment.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop client relationships and contribute to wider business success.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design and delivery of building structures projects from concept through to completion.
• Providing technical guidance and leadership to engineers within the team.
• Managing project programmes, resources and technical deliverables.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated engineering solutions.
• Supporting business development activities and contributing to the consultancy's growth.
• Mentoring and developing junior engineers to build future technical and management capability.

Job description

Penguin Recruitment Ltd invites an experienced Principal Structural Engineer to lead the technical delivery of building structures from concept to completion in our Leeds office. You will guide engineers, manage programmes and resources, and foster strong client relationships to support ongoing growth.

This role offers leadership opportunities toward senior management, with a chance to shape technical strategy within a progressive, employee‑owned consultancy environment.