Principal Structural Engineer | Nottingham

Are you an experienced Structural Engineer ready to take the next step in your career?

Our client, a highly respected and well-established engineering consultancy, is looking to appoint a Senior or Principal Structural Engineer to support their continued growth and expanding project portfolio in Nottingham.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving business with a strong reputation for delivering innovative engineering solutions across a diverse range of sectors, including commercial, residential, education, healthcare, and industrial developments.

Role

As a Senior or Principal Structural Engineer, you will play a key role in leading projects from concept through to completion, managing client relationships, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to the strategic growth of the structural team.

Responsibilities include:

Leading the design and delivery of structural engineering projects

Managing project programmes, budgets, and resources

Producing and reviewing structural calculations, reports, and drawings

Working closely with clients, architects, and multidisciplinary teams

Mentoring and developing junior engineers and technicians

Supporting business development activities and helping to grow client relationships

Ensuring projects are delivered to the highest technical and quality standards

About you

We are keen to hear from engineers who possess:

A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Extensive experience within a structural engineering consultancy environment

Strong knowledge of steel, concrete, masonry, and timber design

Experience leading projects and managing client relationships

Excellent communication and leadership skills

Chartered status (MIStructE or MICE) or working towards chartership

A proactive and commercially aware approach

What's on offer?

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Clear progression pathway to Associate level and beyond

Exposure to a wide variety of challenging and prestigious projects

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Ongoing professional development and support towards career ambitions

A collaborative and supportive working environment