Principal Structural Engineer | Nottingham

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We’re working in partnership with a well‑established, design‑led civil and structural engineering consultancy in Nottingham to recruit a highly capable Principal Structural Engineer.

This is a senior opportunity offering both technical leadership and strategic input, ideal for an experienced engineer looking to play a key role in project delivery, team development, and the continued growth of a respected regional business.

Role

As a Principal Structural Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of a broad range of structural engineering projects, while supporting senior leadership in managing clients, developing teams, and driving business performance.

You’ll act as both a technical authority and a mentor, ensuring high standards across all aspects of delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Lead structural design on a range of projects across residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed‑use sectors
  • Oversee project delivery from concept through to completion
  • Review and approve calculations, drawings, and technical reports
  • Act as a key point of contact for clients, architects, and contractors
  • Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to engineers and technicians
  • Support business development, including client engagement and winning new work
  • Ensure projects are delivered to programme, budget, and quality expectations
  • Contribute to strategic decisions within the team and wider business

About you

  • Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) with IStructE or ICE
  • Extensive experience in structural design using a range of materials (steel, concrete, timber, masonry)
  • Proven track record in leading projects and managing design teams
  • Strong technical knowledge of UK codes and standards
  • Experience in client‑facing roles and stakeholder management
  • Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to business development
  • Strong leadership and communication skills

What’s on offer

  • Competitive senior‑level salary and benefits package
  • Flexible and hybrid working options
  • Clear pathway towards Associate / Director level
  • Opportunity to play a key role in shaping a growing team
  • Diverse and technically challenging project portfolio
  • Supportive, collaborative working environment

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Company: Strata Consulting
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Job Description:

We’re working in partnership with a well‑established, design‑led civil and structural engineering consultancy in Nottingham to recruit a highly capable Principal Structural Engineer.

This is a senior opportunity offering both technical leadership and strategic input, ideal for an experienced engineer looking to play a key role in project delivery, team development, and the continued growth of a respected regional business.

Role

As a Principal Structural Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of a broad range of structural engineering projects, while supporting senior leadership in managing clients, developing teams, and driving business performance.

You’ll act as both a technical authority and a mentor, ensuring high standards across all aspects of delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Lead structural design on a range of projects across residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed‑use sectors
  • Oversee project delivery from concept through to completion
  • Review and approve calculations, drawings, and technical reports
  • Act as a key point of contact for clients, architects, and contractors
  • Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to engineers and technicians
  • Support business development, including client engagement and winning new work
  • Ensure projects are delivered to programme, budget, and quality expectations
  • Contribute to strategic decisions within the team and wider business

About you

  • Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) with IStructE or ICE
  • Extensive experience in structural design using a range of materials (steel, concrete, timber, masonry)
  • Proven track record in leading projects and managing design teams
  • Strong technical knowledge of UK codes and standards
  • Experience in client‑facing roles and stakeholder management
  • Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to business development
  • Strong leadership and communication skills

What’s on offer

  • Competitive senior‑level salary and benefits package
  • Flexible and hybrid working options
  • Clear pathway towards Associate / Director level
  • Opportunity to play a key role in shaping a growing team
  • Diverse and technically challenging project portfolio
  • Supportive, collaborative working environment

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Posted: May 17th, 2026