Energi People
Principal Structural Engineer
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Principal Structural Engineer
Energi People
Central London (Hybrid)
£60,000 - £75,000
Technical leadership | Major projects | Career progression
Are you a Senior Structural Engineer ready to step into a Principal position with greater technical and project responsibility?
Would you like to lead complex structural projects while working closely with architects, clients, and multidisciplinary design teams?
Are you looking for a role where you can influence projects, mentor engineers, and play a key part in the continued growth of a structural team?
An established engineering consultancy is looking for a Principal Structural Engineer to join their Central London team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced structural engineer looking to take a leading role across projects, develop key client relationships, and contribute to the technical development of the wider team.
We Are Looking For A Principal Structural Engineer Who:
- Has significant experience within a UK structural engineering consultancy;
- Is chartered with the IStructE or ICE, or approaching chartership;
- Has strong technical experience designing in steel, concrete, timber, and masonry;
- Has experience leading structural projects from concept through to construction;
- Is confident managing clients, architects, and other project stakeholders;
- Can oversee the technical work of engineers and technicians;
- Has experience mentoring and developing junior members of a structural team;
- Has the right to work in the UK;
- Is able to commute to Central London on a hybrid basis.
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As The Successful Principal Structural Engineer, You Will:
- Lead the structural delivery of a variety of complex building projects;
- Take responsibility for projects from early concept design through to completion;
- Manage client relationships and attend key project and design meetings;
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers and technicians;
- Review calculations, drawings, and structural design work;
- Mentor junior and intermediate engineers through their professional development;
- Work closely with directors and senior leadership on project delivery and team development;
- Have the opportunity to progress further into senior leadership within the business.
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Package
- £60,000 - £75,000
- Hybrid working
- Central London office
- Clear progression opportunities
- Professional development and CPD
- Exposure to technically challenging projects
- Opportunity to lead and develop junior engineers
- Collaborative and design-focused working environment
To apply for this role, please apply today, or get in touch with the structural engineering team at Energi People!
About Energi People
Having spent 20 years earning trust across MEP building services, structural, and mission-critical engineering with the very best construction engineering firms in the UK, UAE, USA, and beyond, we know the disciplines, the best employers, and crucially, the roles that aren’t advertised. Find out more at https://energipeople.com/
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