Great opportunity within a well-established and growing civil and structural engineering consultancy looking to appoint an experienced Principal Structural Engineer to join their Cardiff office.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior or Principal level Structural Engineer looking to take ownership of project delivery, oversee a portfolio of work, and play a key role in the continued growth and succession of the business. This position has clear potential for further progression up to Board level for the right individual.
The company is highly active across a wide range of sectors including commercial housing, social housing, care homes, renewable energy projects (particularly wind farms), industrial and commercial developments, remediation, and emerging opportunities within the rail sector. Projects are delivered across the UK, with a strong focus on South Wales and the West of England.
The Role
As Principal Structural Engineer, you will lead the technical delivery of your own portfolio of projects while ensuring the highest standards of engineering quality, design accuracy, and commercial performance.
You will also take responsibility for client relationships, maintaining existing frameworks while actively supporting business development and identifying new opportunities.
What you’ll be doing
- Lead the technical delivery of structural engineering projects across multiple sectors
- Produce, review, and approve structural designs and calculations
- Ensure high standards of quality management across all commissions
- Oversee project commercial performance and delivery outputs
- Manage and mentor junior and senior engineers within the team
- Engage confidently with clients across all sectors and backgrounds
- Support business development and help grow new and existing client relationships
- Liaise with stakeholders, contractors, and design teams throughout project lifecycle
What we’re looking for
- Around 10+ years post-graduate experience in Structural Engineering
- Strong technical background across all major structural materials
- Experience taking responsibility for full project delivery
- Excellent understanding of structural design, detailing, and analysis
- Strong client-facing, communication, and leadership skills
- Chartered Engineer status preferred but not essential
- Experience with structural software such as TEKLA (TSD & portal frames), SCIA, Tedds,
- Revit Structure, and AutoCAD advantageous
- Full UK driving licence required
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Bonus of up to 10%
- Flexible working arrangements
- Clear progression pathway and CPD support
- Payment of professional membership fees
- Private medical insurance (including family)
- Life assurance and access to financial advisory services
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme and additional employee benefits
- Generous holiday allowance
For more information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch.
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