Principal Structural Engineer
10 hours ago
Portsmouth
🏗️ Principal Structural Engineer – Portsmouth | £50,000–£65,000 + Bonus + Benefits | Hybrid Working | Permanent Are you a Senior or Principal Structural Engineer looking for your next challenge and the chance to play a key role in shaping complex, high-impact projects? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, multi-disciplinary consultancy in Portsmouth, working closely alongside another Principal Structural Engineer as part of a collaborative and high-performing team. You’ll take ownership of projects across a wide range of sectors, with the autonomy to make your mark and the support of an experienced peer and wider business. We welcome candidates with a structural or civil bias—if you bring the drive, technical expertise, and leadership skills to deliver, we’d like to hear from you. What You’ll Be Doing: 🔹 Lead and manage structural engineering projects from concept through to completion 🔹 Work in tandem with another Principal Structural Engineer to share knowledge and workload 🔹 Provide technical leadership, supporting and mentoring junior engineers 🔹 Carry out full structural designs, calculations, and specifications in line with latest standards 🔹 Engage with clients, contractors, and stakeholders both in the office and on site 🔹 Support tender submissions, feasibility studies, and structural surveys 🔹 Ensure projects meet quality, safety, and regulatory requirements 🔹 Use BIM and 3D modelling software to drive efficient project delivery What We’re Looking For: ✅ Degree qualified in Civil/Structural Engineering (BEng minimum) ✅ 5+ years’ experience in structural design across varied sectors and project sizes ✅ Incorporated or Chartered with IStructE (or actively working towards) ✅ Strong grasp of structural codes, building regs, and British Standards ✅ Skilled communicator with proven stakeholder management experience ✅ Confident with Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Autodesk, MicroStation ✅ Ability to take ownership of projects and lead a small team ✅ UK Driving Licence and flexibility to attend sites when needed Desirable: ⭐ MEng or equivalent postgraduate qualification ⭐ Experience in BIM-led project delivery ⭐ Contract preparation and project management background ⭐ Existing (or ability to gain) UK Security Clearance What’s on Offer: 💰 Salary: £50,000–£65,000 DOE 🏡 Hybrid working – Portsmouth base with flexibility 🎯 Annual bonus + full benefits package 🚀 Opportunity to collaborate closely with another Principal Structural Engineer 📈 Genuine long-term progression pathways 👷 Varied workload including inspections, refurbishments, and new build design If you’re a Structural Engineer ready to take on a Principal-level role—or a Senior Engineer looking for the step up—this role offers the perfect blend of autonomy, collaboration, and career progression. 📩 Apply now to learn more