Principal Structural Engineer
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire, UK
Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum (DOE)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Sector: Civil & Structural Engineering
Company: Leading UK Civil & Structural Engineering Consultancy
About the Company
Our client is a well-established civil and structural engineering consultancy with over 50 years of industry experience. With offices nationwide, they deliver high-value projects up to £50m across the commercial, residential, industrial, healthcare, and education sectors. The company is known for its strong career progression, with several current Directors having progressed internally to leadership roles with equity.
The Role - Principal Structural Engineer
We are seeking an experienced Principal Structural Engineer to lead major structural engineering projects from concept to completion. This senior-level role offers a clear progression pathway to Director level, with the potential for equity in the business.
You will take a leadership role in technical delivery, client relationship management, and business development, while mentoring and guiding a team of engineers and technicians.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the structural engineering design on multiple large-scale projects, ensuring technical excellence and timely delivery
Provide strategic leadership to a multidisciplinary team, mentoring engineers at all levels
Manage budgets, resources, and project governance, ensuring high standards of quality and safety
Represent the company at senior client and stakeholder meetings, acting as a trusted advisor
Drive business growth by identifying and securing new project opportunities
Contribute to shaping company strategy, technical standards, and innovation initiatives
Requirements
BEng/MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering
Chartered Engineer status (IStructE or ICE)
10+ years' post-graduate experience in structural design and delivery
Proven track record delivering complex, multi-million-pound projects
Expertise across steel, concrete, timber, and masonry structures
Proficiency with structural analysis and engineering design software
Strong leadership, communication, and commercial skills
Benefits
Competitive salary: £50,000 - £65,000 DOE
Hybrid working and flexitime policy
25 days' annual leave (increasing to 30) + 8 bank holidays
Company contributory pension scheme
Income protection and Employee Assistance Programme
Paid professional membership fees
Long service awards and company-funded team events
IStructE/ICE chartership mentoring and CPD investment
Transparent career path to Director level and potential equity
How to Apply
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