Principal Stuctural Engineer

CSE; Burgess Hill; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CSE Ltd is seeking a Chartered Principal Structural Engineer to lead projects across the Caribbean, overseeing structural design and mentoring junior engineers. This permanent, full-time role offers a unique opportunity to work in a stunning tropical setting, particularly suited for motivated engineers with expatriate experience and a solid technical background. Join a renowned consultancy that specializes in high-end residential and commercial projects, balancing technical demands and lifestyle benefits in a vibrant expat community.

Benefits

Competitive tax-free salary (USD)

Bi-annual performance-based bonus

20 days annual leave + 14 public holidays

Paid professional membership subscriptions

Full relocation support

Qualifications

• Chartered Membership of IStructE or equivalent is required.
• 10+ years’ post-graduate experience in consultancy is preferred.
• Proficiency in hand calculations and structural design software is a must.
• Clean driving record and valid license are needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design and delivery across a portfolio of projects.
• Provide quality assurance and oversee junior engineers' design work.
• Act as senior engineer on multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor junior staff and support skills development.
• Conduct site inspections, condition surveys and client reporting.
• Liaise with clients, architects, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
• Design using concrete, steel, and timber with an understanding of wind and seismic principles.

Skills

Structural Design

Leadership

Project Management

Reinforced Concrete

Steel Design

Timber Design

Technical Reporting

Team Mentoring

Seismic Design

Wind Design

Education

BSc, BEng or MEng in Structural or Civil Engineering

Tools

Tekla Structures

TEDDS

CADS RC

Robot

ETABS

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Principal Structural Engineer – High-End Projects in the Caribbean

Location: Tortola, British Virgin Islands (BVI)Relocation Package + Tax-Free SalaryFull-Time | Permanent Role

About Us

CSE Ltd is a leading civil and structural engineering consultancy operating throughout the Caribbean, with offices in the British Virgin Islands, Turks & Caicos Islands, and Antigua. We specialise in the delivery of high-end residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects in complex coastal and island environments.You will join a close-knit, technically-driven team delivering bespoke structural solutions for some of the world’s most exclusive developments.Visit our website: https://csecaribbean.com/about-us/ for more on our work and values.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Chartered Principal Structural Engineer (MIStructE or equivalent) with strong leadership and technical credentials to lead projects across our Caribbean locations. The successful candidate will oversee the structural design of complex residential and commercial buildings, manage and mentor junior engineers, and provide strategic input to the future growth of the company.This role is ideally suited for a motivated engineer with expatriate experience, keen to work in a unique tropical setting while contributing to technically demanding and rewarding projects.

Key Responsibilities

• • Lead structural design and delivery across a portfolio of projects
• • Provide quality assurance and review of design work by junior engineers
• • Act as senior engineer on multidisciplinary teams
• • Mentor junior staff and support skills development
• • Conduct site inspections, condition surveys and client reporting
• • Liaise with clients, architects, contractors, and regulatory bodies
• • Design using concrete, steel, and timber – often from first principles
• • Apply advanced understanding of wind and seismic design principles

Requirements

• • BSc, BEng or MEng in Structural or Civil Engineering
• • Chartered Membership of IStructE (or equivalent)
• • 10+ years’ post-graduate experience, preferably in a small to mid-sized consultancy
• • Strong experience in reinforced concrete, steel, and timber design
• • Proven leadership and project management capabilities
• • Proficiency in hand calculations and structural design software (e.g., Tekla Structures, TEDDS, CADS RC, Robot, ETABS)
• • Working knowledge of AutoCAD; Revit experience desirable
• • Experience with British Standards preferred
• • Demonstrable success in expatriate or remote-location roles
• • Excellent written and spoken English
• • Clean driving record and valid license

What We Offer

• • Competitive tax-free salary (USD)
• • Bi-annual performance-based bonus
• • 20 days’ annual leave + 14 public holidays
• • Government national health and pension contributions
• • Paid professional membership subscriptions
• • Full relocation support including:
• • – Paid inbound/outbound flights
• • – First month’s accommodation
• • – Housing assistance
• • – Vehicle loan (if needed)
• • – Laptop, software, PPE, and branded workwear

Lifestyle Benefits

The British Virgin Islands offers a stunning climate, unspoiled beaches, vibrant expat community, and world-class opportunities for sailing, diving, and outdoor living. With a stable, English-speaking environment and close proximity to Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, it’s an exceptional location to live and work.

How to Apply

Please email your CV, cover letter, and degree certificates to:[e-mail]

Closing Thoughts

This is a rare opportunity to advance your structural engineering career while enjoying the lifestyle and technical challenge of working in the Caribbean. We’re looking for a proactive engineer with design rigour, leadership qualities, and the drive to contribute meaningfully to a respected regional consultancy.