Principal Structural Engineer | Leicestershire

Strata Construction Consulting; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary design practice in the East Midlands is looking for a Principal Structural Engineer to lead projects and mentor junior engineers. The successful candidate will ensure technical excellence while collaborating with architects and clients on innovative and sustainable designs across a variety of developments. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career progression

Collaborative and supportive working environment

Exposure to high-profile projects

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in structural design and project delivery.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and client-facing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage structural engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers.
• Collaborate with architects and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Structural Design

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Education

Chartered Engineer status (CEng, MIStructE or equivalent)

Job description

Our trusted client is a leading multidisciplinary design practice with offices across the UK. They have a strong reputation for delivering innovative, sustainable, and high-quality projects across the UK. With a collaborative culture and a commitment to excellence, we are expanding our structural engineering team in Leicester and seeking a dynamic Principal Structural Engineer to join.

The role

As a Principal Structural Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in leading the wider team, structural design projects and ensuring technical excellence. You’ll work closely with architects, clients, and other consultants to deliver creative and efficient engineering solutions across a diverse portfolio, including residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage structural engineering projects from concept to completion
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers
• Collaborate with architects and multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated design solutions
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and regulations
• Oversee project budgets, timelines, and quality assurance
• Contribute to business development and client relationship management

About you

• Chartered Engineer status (CEng, MIStructE or equivalent)
• Extensive experience in structural design and project delivery
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and client-facing abilities
• A passion for innovation, sustainability, and design excellence

Whats on offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing practice
• A collaborative and supportive working environment
• Exposure to high-profile projects across the UK