Ceto Talent
Principal Structural Engineer
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🚨 Principal Chartered Structural Engineer | Lead & Grow a Structural Engineering Division | North West England
Ceto Talent is partnering with a well-established, multidisciplinary engineering consultancy to recruit a Principal Chartered Structural Engineer to lead and develop its Structural Engineering division.
This is a rare opportunity for an experienced structural engineer to step into a strategic leadership role, taking ownership of an established team while driving the future growth of the department. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll play a key role in shaping the business, expanding its project portfolio and leading the delivery of high-quality structural engineering solutions across the North West and beyond.
What you'll be doing:
- Leading and managing the Structural Engineering team on a day-to-day basis.
- Driving the growth and development of the structural division as part of the company's long-term strategy.
- Leading the design and delivery of structural engineering projects from concept through to completion.
- Providing technical leadership and mentoring to engineers and technicians.
- Undertaking structural surveys and providing expert engineering advice.
- Preparing and reviewing structural calculations, drawings and technical specifications.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
- Supporting business development activities and helping to secure new opportunities.
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative engineering solutions.
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We're looking for someone with:
- At least 15 years' UK structural engineering experience.
- Chartered Engineer status (MIStructE and/or MICE).
- Previous experience leading structural engineering teams within a consultancy environment.
- Strong technical expertise across both superstructure and substructure design.
- Excellent communication, leadership and client relationship skills.
- A proactive commercial mindset with the ability to support business growth and develop client relationships.
- A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (BEng or MEng).
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What's on offer?
- A genuine opportunity to lead and grow an established Structural Engineering division.
- Direct influence over the future direction of the business.
- Exposure to a varied portfolio of residential, commercial and education projects.
- A supportive multidisciplinary consultancy backed by an ambitious and growing engineering group.
- Clear opportunities for long-term career progression.
- A competitive salary and benefits package reflecting the seniority of the role.
If you're a Chartered Structural Engineer looking for the opportunity to shape a team, influence strategy and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.
📩 Apply via LinkedIn or contact Ceto Talent for a confidential conversation.
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