Senior / Principal Structural Engineer

ICE Recruit; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ICE Recruit in Wakefield seeks a Senior/Principal Structural Engineer to lead technically challenging projects through conception to completion. You will oversee design calculations, drawings and specifications while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

With 8+ years' post-graduate experience and excellent communication, you will mentor staff and represent the firm at client meetings and on-site reviews.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years' post-graduate experience across multiple sectors.
• Strong technical expertise with the ability to manage projects independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience leading design calculations, drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead production of structural design calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Represent the business at client, design team and site meetings.
• Mentor colleagues and drive project delivery in multidisciplinary teams.
• Take ownership of projects from concept through to completion.

Skills

Structural engineering

Project leadership

Communication skills

Team mentoring

Education

MSc in Structural Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng) preferred

Tools

Tedds

Tekla

MasterSeries

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior / Principal Structural Engineer

Wakefield

£ DOE plus benefits

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior or Principal Structural Engineer to join their Wakefield office.

This is a standout opportunity to step into a pivotal role within a growing, dynamic consultancy delivering projects across a broad range of sectors. The successful candidate will take ownership of technically challenging schemes from initial concept through to completion, playing a key role in shaping innovative and commercially focused engineering solutions.

The role will involve leading the production of structural design calculations, drawings and specifications, working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery, and representing the business at client, design team and site meetings. This position offers real scope to influence projects, mentor others and contribute to the continued growth of the Wakefield office.

Candidates should have a minimum of 8 years' post-graduate experience gained across a variety of sectors, with strong technical expertise and the confidence to manage projects independently.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, alongside proficiency in structural design software such as Tedds, Tekla and MasterSeries. Knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD would be advantageous, though not essential.

Our client is known for delivering practical, commercially astute engineering solutions within a supportive and professional working environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious engineer ready to take the next step and make a meaningful impact within a forward-thinking consultancy.