Senior / Principal Structural Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior/Principal Structural Engineer to lead their dynamic team in Leeds. This role offers the chance to manage exciting projects worth up to £20 million while mentoring younger engineers. The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Engineer with substantial experience in building structures, including load-bearing masonry and steel/concrete frameworks. Join a consultancy known for its bespoke services across various sectors, including Health and Commercial, and take the next step in your career with opportunities for further progression.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in Structural Engineering with leadership skills.
• Experience in managing projects and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Structural Engineering team and projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and oversee technical project delivery.

Skills

Chartered Engineer

Building Structures

Load Bearing Masonry

Steel/Concrete Framed Structures

Tekla Structural Designer

British Standards/Eurocodes

Communication Skills

Education

Chartered Engineer (IStructE or MICE)

Tools

Tekla Structural Designer

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Senior / Principal Structural Engineer, Leeds

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Client:

Minerva Appointments

Location:

Leeds, United Kingdom

Job Category:

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

7

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Company:

My Client is a leading Independent Consultancy established in Leeds in 2007, they provide a bespoke service in the fields of Structural and Civil Engineering.

The work they undertake is generally up to around £20 million and a significant proportion of which is regular, repeat business from an established Client base in the Public & Private sectors.

They work across a broad range of sectors operating both locally and nationally, and have forged a solid reputation working on projects across the Health, Leisure, Residential, Commercial and Industrial sectors.

Job Description:

My Client is looking to appoint a Senior / Principal Structural Engineer to manage and lead their current team and assist with the overall growth of the office. The role would suit a Chartered or near Chartered Structural Engineer with at least 8 years experience, who is hands-on but can also demonstrate their ability to lead a team. This will involve managing and delivering a number of projects, mentoring younger members of staff whilst supervising and leading the technical delivery of projects.

Person Specification:

To apply for this position it is expected that the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

~ Chartered or nearing Chartership within the following governing bodies, IStructE or MICE.
~ All round experience in building structures including load bearing masonry and steel / concrete framed structures and foundations.
~ Competent with computer analysis of structures ideally using Tekla Structural Designer (essential).
~ Competent with calculations utilising British Standards / Eurocodes.
~ Good verbal and written communication skills with experience of report writing (essential).
~ Experience of overseeing / managing younger Engineers and Technicians work.
~ Experience of dealing with Clients face to face and other professionals in a confident manner.
~ Experience of temporary works, geotechnics and drainage design would be an advantage but not essential.

Overall, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a "can do" attitude and has the potential to offer further progression in the future.

Minerva Appointments is committed to equality in the marketplace and acts as both an employment agency and employment business.

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: £40,000 to £52,000 depending on experience