Principal to Associate Buildings Structural Engineer

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Posted 21 March 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Construction
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SKILLS

Building design Structural Engineering Project Management Client Relationship Civil Engineering Structural design experience

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Principal to Associate Buildings Structural Engineer

Full-time

Company Description

International Consulting Engineers Specialist services for challenging projects [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is an international consulting engineering practice. We work with our clients to deliver value solutions for challenging projects across Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. We realise that our clients need much more than engineering designs - they need functional solutions which deliver value. We are passionate about engineering and always strive to optimise solutions for clients. We have worked with contractors and construction professionals for many years and we understand the importance of delivering solutions which are buildable, simplify construction and consider all construction stages. Our solutions consider construction costs, construction sequence and programme. Our team of engineers are aware of the importance of being reliable and responsive when working with the construction team to deliver a project. We provide specialist advice on projects also and we have worked for other consultants, government departments and professional service companies (insurance and legal firms). Our team has a wealth of experience and they provide reliable advice. Our team has the ability to diagnose complex situations and provide remediation or alternative solutions. We also have many years’ experience carrying out complex numerical analyses and doing back analysis and investigation work. Our team can provide expert advice and support on challenging projects from inception to completion and decommissioning.

Job Description

At [Employer hidden], we have an opportunity for a Principal to Associate Structural Engineer looking for their next challenge to lead a range of structural engineering projects being undertaken in the UK residential and commercial sectors. Reporting to the Director of Structural Engineering this position requires an articulate and focused individual with highly developed technical engineering, interpersonal and organisational skills. The emphasis of this role will be managing commercially viable work and offering a reliable, high-quality client focused service. This is an opportunity to be master of your own success and to reap the rewards of your efforts.

Qualifications

  • Highly competent in building design within a consultancy engineering environment.
  • Ability to manage the resources, provide leadership, mentor and motivate a team of Structural Engineers whilst interfacing with other disciplines.
  • A proven track record with Developers, Architects and other client bodies at the pre-planning and planning, detailed design and construction stages of the project lifecycle
  • Previous experience of managing projects with values of £5Million to £25Million
  • Be commercially astute and be able to build client relationships, project manage and deliver significant projects.
  • Take ownership of multiple projects ensuring financial, commercial and contractual compliance.

Ideal candidates must have the following credentials:

  • A degree (minimum 2:1) in Civil or Structural Engineering
  • Around 15+ years structural design experience
  • Significant and relevant UK buildings project design engineering experience.
  • A Chartered member of the Institution of Structural Engineers or appropriate professional body

Additional Information

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Principal to Associate Buildings Structural Engineer

- London, United Kingdom

- Full-time

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