Principal Structural Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 March 2026
LOCATION
Leicester
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£58,000 / year
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

Structural Design Structural Analysis Communication Skills Project Management Team Management Engineering Design Software BEng/MEng Qualification Chartered Engineer

FULL DESCRIPTION

Principal Structural Engineer.

Location: Leicester.

Shifts: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.

Job type: Permanent.

Rate of pay: £50,000-£58,000/pa - D.O.E

Principal Structural Engineer.

Shifts: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.

Job type: Permanent.

Rate of pay: £50,000-£58,000/pa - D.O.E

Duties: Undertake structural design on a wide variety of civil and structural engineering projects within the commercial, residential, industrial and education sectors on projects up to £30 million in value.

Requirements: -Hold a BEng/MEng qualification and have a minimum of 7 years post-graduate experience. -Be chartered or working towards your chartership status through IStructE or ICE. -Have design experience and structural analysis skills in all common structural materials including steel, concrete, timber and masonry. -Be proficient in relevant engineering design software. -Have excellent communication skills. -Be able to manage numerous projects and allocate resources to meet deadlines. -Manage a team of project engineers and technicians accordingly. -Confidently represent the company at meetings and liaise with clients, consultants and contractors. -Write accurate reports and project documentation. -Be a positive team member. -Have a full driving licence and own transport.

Benefits: -Contributory pension scheme. -Loyalty to employees – 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays. -An extra day per year will be awarded up to a maximum of 5 days. -Opportunity to develop your career with continued support and investment in your personal development. -IStructE and ICE chartership mentoring. -Membership to professional institutions funded by the company. -Working from home policy.

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