Principal Structural Engineer

Principal Structural Engineer

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per year, dependent on skills and experience

Contract: Permanent, full time, Monday to Friday

Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of structural engineering projects from feasibility through to completion.
• Work collaboratively with other disciplines to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, on time, and within budget.
• Apply your significant engineering experience in day‑to‑day project work, technical decision‑making, and problem solving.
• Oversee and review designs, ensuring quality, compliance, and best practice throughout all stages.
• Monitor project resources and finances to support successful, well‑managed delivery.
• Provide leadership and direction that inspires, supports, and develops a high‑performing team.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, helping the team consistently meet and exceed targets.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent), with substantial post‑qualification experience gained within an engineering design consultancy.
• Chartered Engineer status (IStructE or ICE), or actively working towards chartership.
• Proven experience managing the delivery of multiple projects and supporting the development of others.
• Strong knowledge of relevant UK standards, Eurocodes, design guidance, and Building Regulations.
• Experience coordinating detailed designs and specifications using first‑principles calculations and software such as AutoCAD, Tedds, Tekla Structural Designer, or similar.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues, clients, and external consultants.
• Proficiency in undertaking structural condition surveys and preparing clear, professional reports.
• Demonstrated capability in both conceptual and detailed structural design across new‑build projects, refurbishments, and extensive survey‑led schemes, using a range of structural materials.
• A good understanding of project programmes, commercial awareness, and budget constraints.
• Confident IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Office packages.
• A full UK driving licence.

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £60,000 per year, dependent on your skills and experience.
• Enrolment on to a company pension scheme with contribution up to 6%.
• 25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase up to 10 additional annual leave days per leave year.
• Hybrid and flexible working options to support a healthy work‑life balance.
• Professional development through varying project work.
• A benefits scheme which includes a good maternity leave package, cycle‑to‑work scheme, and online voucher portal for discounts.
• Access to Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling Service.
• Stability in your role – public sector security in a private sector industry.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief.

Please note, we will not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.

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