41 principal civil structural engineer jobs found

Role : Principal Civil/Structural Engineer Location : Plymouth(Hybrid) Duration : 12 months Rate : Negotiable Inside IR35 : Umbrella About our Client: Our client in Devonport is a leading engineering and maritime organisation specialising in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of naval vessels. The site operates with a skilled workforce across mechanical, electrical, and technical disciplines, delivering high-quality and complex engineering projects. It offers a structured and collaborative working environment with opportunities for hands-on experience and professional development. The purpose Join a delivery-focused engineering team supporting major dock and berth infrastructure improvements at Devonport. In this role, you'll bridge design and construction for infills, demolition and trials-helping ensure the as-built outcomes are safe, compliant, and deliver the capability stakeholders need. What you'll be doing: Coordinate site queries and...

Join a leading consultancy delivering transformative engineering solutions across the nuclear, renewable energy, and high-energy industrial sectors - including data centres and hydrogen production facilities. This is a senior opportunity to shape nationally significant projects, from supporting the UK's nuclear fleet and advancing Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technologies, to enabling the transition to Net Zero through sustainable energy systems. What You'll Do As a Principal Civil & Structural Engineer, you'll take technical ownership of complex engineering packages and lead multidisciplinary teams across the full project lifecycle - from bid development to construction. You'll play a key role in defining strategy, ensuring quality, and mentoring the next generation of engineers. Key responsibilities include: Acting as Responsible Engineer and Technical Authority on major energy projects. Leading design strategy, standards, and best practices across civil and...

About the Opportunity Amentum is a global leader in engineering, project and programme management and solutions integration. Founded on programme, project and engineering experience, combined with deep-seated specialist capabilities, Amentum has become a recognised delivery partner across major UK Government and commercial programmes. We work with our clients, partners and communities to safely and cost-effectively deliver the right solutions. We've earned our customers' trust to successfully manage and execute the most complex programmes of scale and provide them with solutions they need for an unpredictable world. Our Unique Capabilities include the following: Complex Programme Management Infrastructure Delivery Partner Nuclear Operations Facility Sustainment & Modernisation Engineering Management, Licensing & Commissioning Decommissioning Defence Energy Consulting Engineering, Installing, and Managing Innovative Solutions Nuclear Design and...

About the opportunity: The Civil/Structural team specialises in solving the most complex and technically demanding structural engineering problems. Each project is unique, but typically involves consideration of dynamic load effects due to extreme hazards, including seismic, blast, and impact. We have to look beyond code checks to get a deeper insight into structural response and failure mechanisms, considering ductility, nonlinear buckling, and soil structure interaction. We work things out as a team, starting from first principles, researching methodologies, challenging assumptions, thinking outside the box, and constantly learning. We work to the highest standards. Our complex analysis models are rigorously validated. Everything we do has to be fully evidenced and justified through independent third party review and ultimately to the nuclear safety Regulators. As a result, this is one of the most varied and challenging roles you can take on as a civil/structural...

Principal Engineer - Structural Engineering An established, award-winning, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Principal Engineer to join its existing structural engineering teams in Higham Ferrers or Peterborough. The successful candidate will work with a range of major international clients across sectors including automotive, commercial, industrial, retail, education and residential , providing high-quality structural engineering solutions from concept through to completion. Key Responsibilities of this Principal Structural Engineer role; Act as the main client contact for structural engineering projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget. Undertake detailed structural analysis and design in accordance with relevant codes and standards. Oversee departmental workload, resource planning, budgets and financial performance, ensuring efficient project delivery and protection of margins. Mentor and support...

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior/Associate/Principal Structural Engineer to join a well-established company. Job Type: Full Time Permanent. Salary: Competitive Salary, Depending on Experience. Location: Birmingham. About The Company: Thuse Ltd is an independent, growing civil and structural engineering consultancy based in Birmingham. They work across new-build, refurbishment and alteration projects, providing practical engineering solutions from concept through to construction. The Role: They are looking for an experienced Senior Structural Engineer, Principal Structural Engineer or Associate Director to join their growing team. This is a hands-on role with responsibility for delivering varied projects and working directly with clients, architects, contractors and other consultants. Typical Projects: Retail, residential, commercial and industrial structures Steel-framed buildings and structures...

Take a leading role in delivering complex structural engineering solutions that shape critical infrastructure and the built environment. Join a high-performing team working across diverse, technically challenging projects that make a tangible impact. Purpose & Scope of the Role As a Principal Structural Engineer, you will support and strengthen the structural engineering capability across Bristol and Plymouth. You will lead the design and delivery of structural solutions across a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, education, defence, nuclear, commercial, and science & technology. You will take ownership of projects from concept through to completion, managing technical delivery, overseeing design outputs, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The role also involves managing small teams, coordinating with multidisciplinary stakeholders, and acting as the primary point of contact for clients. Your Impact in this Position You will drive...

Principal Fire Engineer - London or Manchester Lead the future of fire safety-and shape the way we design, build, and protect. At Jacobs, we're not just meeting fire safety standards-we're setting them. As Principal Fire Engineer, you'll bring strategic vision and operational expertise to help grow a centre of excellence in Manchester or London, driving superior building performance across our global portfolio. This is a leadership role where you'll be at the heart of major programmes, guiding technical delivery and integrating fire safety into some of the most complex and high-impact projects in the UK and internationally. Your work will shape how we design for safety, resilience, and sustainability-making a difference for clients, communities, and the next generation of engineers. You'll will be a big part of growing fire safety hub in Manchester or London , and support the leading of fire life safety strategy across diverse sectors, and mentor a high-performing team of...

Shape the built environment on projects that make a difference. Join Tetra Tech's growing structural engineering team in Belfast and work on a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects across Ireland and beyond. This is an opportunity to take ownership of technically challenging work, collaborate with industry experts and accelerate your career within a supportive, forward-thinking consultancy. Purpose & Scope of the Role As a Senior/Principal Structural Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering innovative structural engineering solutions across a wide range of projects. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to every stage of project delivery, from concept design through to construction, ensuring technical excellence, quality and programme commitments are achieved while supporting the continued growth of the team. Your Impact in this Position You'll apply your technical expertise to deliver structural designs, support project delivery...

Principal Fire Engineer - London or Manchester Lead the future of fire safety-and shape the way we design, build, and protect. At Jacobs, we're not just meeting fire safety standards-we're setting them. As Principal Fire Engineer, you'll bring strategic vision and operational expertise to help grow a centre of excellence in Manchester or London, driving superior building performance across our global portfolio. This is a leadership role where you'll be at the heart of major programmes, guiding technical delivery and integrating fire safety into some of the most complex and high-impact projects in the UK and internationally. Your work will shape how we design for safety, resilience, and sustainability-making a difference for clients, communities, and the next generation of engineers. You'll will be a big part of growing fire safety hub in Manchester or London , and support the leading of fire life safety strategy across diverse sectors, and mentor a high-performing team of...

My client is a leading Structural Engineering Consultancy providing the full range of Civil, Structural and Environmental engineering consultancy services from a network of regional offices. The business has experienced steady growth over the past 12 months and now with a number of significant project wins they look to appoint a Structural Engineer into their head office team in Manchester. The Company An award winning practice, known for providing innovative, client focussed design solutions, and adding value through quality and lateral thought. Their innovation, creative and pragmatic approach allows architectural and client aspirations to be realised. The business undertakes a wide variety of construction projects, ranging from major new build schemes through to complex renovation projects across the entire market. Both the public and private sectors. This includes projects within Residential, Commercial and Education. The Role The ideal candidate will be degree...

A well-established and highly respected structural engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Principal Structural Engineer for their central London office near Holborn. This is an excellent opportunity for a Chartered Engineer who enjoys autonomy, client interaction, and working on technically varied refurbishment projects across a broad range of sectors. The business has built a strong reputation for delivering practical, high-quality engineering solutions and maintains long-standing relationships with a number of blue-chip and repeat clients. The successful candidate will join a close-knit and collaborative team delivering predominantly refurbishment and survey-led projects across the retail, residential, commercial and industrial sectors. Typical project values are below £5m, offering the chance to work across numerous fast-paced schemes simultaneously while maintaining strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle. This role would suit someone who...

Senior Structural Engineer (Funded Chartership) £60,000 - £65,000 + £77k OTE + Training + Progression + Chartership + Flexible Hours + Company Bonus + Hybrid Work Manchester Are you a Senior Structural Engineer looking to join a rapidly growing specialist consultancy, where you will work on a diverse range of complex and technically challenging projects across the transport, industrial, sports stadium, and residential sectors? Are you looking to join a forward-thinking company that invests in its employees, offering excellent opportunities for career progression into Principal and Associate positions, alongside dedicated support towards achieving Chartership? In this role you will be responsible for working on a range of structural engineering projects in variety of sectors. You will be overseeing projects from concept through to completion, undertaking structural analysis and design calculations, reviewing drawings, liaising with internal and external clients,...

Principal Structural Engineer Location: North Yorkshire Company: Multidisciplinary Consultancy Type: Full-Time Permanent (Hybrid - 2 days WFH) Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 The role: Lead and develop structural design solutions for both superstructures and substructures across varied sectors and challenging sites. Collaborate within a multi-discipline design team to deliver constructable, cost-effective, and client-focused outcomes. Produce detailed calculations and design specifications using hand calculations and software tools such as AutoCAD, TEDDS, and Tekla Structural Designer. Manage multiple project workflows, budgets, and timelines while supporting junior engineers. Conduct site surveys, attend project meetings, respond to technical queries, and oversee construction phases. Undertake structural condition assessments and provide remediation reports. Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and relevant UK and European standards....

Senior Structural Engineer - Edinburgh Hybrid Working I am currently working with a growing multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with over 15 offices across the UK that are looking to expand its structural engineering team. Working across public and private sector projects, the business offers a collaborative, people-first culture and a varied portfolio of technically challenging work across multiple sectors. The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Structural Engineer to join the Edinburgh team, reporting to the Principal Engineer. You will lead and deliver structural design, inspection, assessment and refurbishment projects across buildings, bridges and industrial structures, working closely with clients, contractors and colleagues to develop safe, practical and cost-effective solutions. Key responsibilities include: Delivering structural design, assessment and refurbishment projects, including foundations and temporary works where required....

Senior Structural Engineer Derby 55k- 58k plus benefits Our client is an award-winning firm of consulting engineers with a number of national offices. They take pride in their vast technical expertise and proactive approach, which ensures client retention and ongoing project wins. Their workload includes schemes ranging in size and complexity, and they focus on delivering integrated engineering in an imaginative and solution-based way. Their Derby office is expanding and, as part of this expansion process, they are seeking a principal structural engineer. They work on a wide variety of buildings projects, often large mixed use urban developments. They pride themselves on their interesting and varied workload and their work hard play hard office environment. It is expected that you will be Chartered and able to lead projects and project teams to success. The position is for a dynamic senior candidate with experience of managing reasonable sized projects and leading...

Senior Structural Engineer Bristol We're working with an established engineering consultancy looking to strengthen its Bristol team with an experienced Senior Structural Engineer. This is a client-facing position leading building design projects across a varied portfolio including residential, commercial, industrial, education and healthcare. You'll take projects through design and delivery, coordinate with architects and wider design teams, and provide technical leadership to engineers and technicians within the team. They're looking for someone with strong UK consultancy experience who is confident designing across reinforced concrete, steel, timber and masonry, and has already taken responsibility for leading building structures projects. What You Will Be Doing Lead structural design projects from concept through to completion across a varied portfolio of building projects. Develop practical and efficient structural solutions using reinforced...

Principal Structural Engineer Location: Hull Salary: Up to 70,000 Ready to take your structural engineering career to the next level? Are you an ambitious Principal Structural Engineer looking for an exciting new challenge where you can lead from the front, influence major projects and make a real impact? An established and successful engineering consultancy based in Hull is looking for a talented Principal Structural Engineer to join its growing team. With a diverse portfolio spanning high-rise developments, energy, residential, industrial and much more, this is a fantastic opportunity to work on varied, technically challenging projects that will keep you engaged and inspired. Why make the move? This is your chance to join a thriving consultancy where technical expertise, fresh ideas and collaborative thinking are genuinely valued. You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of projects, build strong client relationships and play a key role in delivering...

Senior Structural Engineer (Funded Chartership) 60,000 - 65,000 + 77k OTE + Training + Progression + Chartership + Flexible Hours + Company Bonus + Hybrid Work Manchester Are you a Senior Structural Engineer looking to join a rapidly growing specialist consultancy, where you will work on a diverse range of complex and technically challenging projects across the transport, industrial, sports stadium, and residential sectors? Are you looking to join a forward-thinking company that invests in its employees, offering excellent opportunities for career progression into Principal and Associate positions, alongside dedicated support towards achieving Chartership? In this role you will be responsible for working on a range of structural engineering projects in variety of sectors. You will be overseeing projects from concept through to completion, undertaking structural analysis and design calculations, reviewing drawings, liaising with internal and external clients, with...

Senior / Principal Structural Engineer Flexible UK Location Hybrid Working I'm working with a leading engineering consultancy that is looking to appoint a Senior or Principal Structural Engineer to support the delivery of major water and wastewater projects across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for a structural engineer who wants to work on significant infrastructure schemes from concept through to construction. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, influence design decisions, mentor junior engineers, and play a key role in delivering sustainable solutions within the water sector. What You'll Be Doing Structural design of reinforced concrete and steel structures for water and wastewater projects. Producing calculations and reviewing drawings, models and subcontractor designs. Coordinating with civil, mechanical, electrical and process engineering teams. Supporting project delivery, ensuring designs are safe, buildable and cost-effective. Providing...