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Senior / Principal Transport EngineerLocation: LeicesterSalary: £40k - £60k DoE plus package Are you a Transport Engineer ready to step into a senior or principal role where you can lead projects, oversee a team and play a key part in developing the transport department. This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable consultancy with a strong reputation, a secure pipeline of work and excellent progression routes. You'd be joining a well-established engineering consultancy delivering projects across commercial, residential, industrial and education sectors, with values up to £50m. Known for their supportive culture and long-standing team, they offer an environment where individuals are trusted, developed and given real opportunity to progress. The Opportunity This role offers a blend of technical delivery, project leadership and team development. You will take ownership of transport planning and highways inputs across a range of projects, while also having the opportunity to build and lead your own team. It is a strong next step for someone looking to move into a more senior position with real influence over project delivery and team growth. What You’ll Be Doing • Managing and delivering Transport Statements and Transport Assessments across a variety of projects, • Overseeing multiple schemes while maintaining strong client relationships, • Preparing high-quality technical reports and project documentation, • Undertaking complex junction analysis and providing practical design recommendations, • Liaising with highways engineers, planners, architects and clients, • Attending meetings and representing the business professionally, • Supporting the growth and development of the transport team, • Contributing to project delivery across wider civil engineering schemesWhat They’re Looking For, • BEng or MEng in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, • Minimum of 5 years’ post-graduate experience in transport engineering or planning, • Chartered or working towards chartership with ICE, CIHT or TPP, • Strong knowledge of national and local transport policy and standards, • Experience producing Transport Statements and Assessments, • Proficiency in relevant transport modelling and industry software, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, • Ability to lead projects and contribute to team development, • A proactive and collaborative approach, • Full UK driving licenceWhy This Role Stands Out, • Salary from £40k to £60k depending on experience, • Opportunity to build and lead your own team, • Diverse project portfolio across multiple sectors, • Clear progression within a growing business, • Supportive and people-focused culture, • Hybrid and flexible working policies, • 25 days holiday increasing with service up to 30 days plus bank hols, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Income protection scheme, • Company pension contribution, • Structured training and development, • Chartership mentoring and support, • Paid professional memberships, • Long service awards, • Company-funded team building and social eventsApply TodayIf you are looking for a role where you can take the lead on projects, grow a team and play a key role in a business with ambitious plans, we would be interested in speaking with you.

Principal / Associate Structural EngineerLocation: LeicesterSalary: from £50k to £70k DoE plus benefits package Are you an experienced Structural Engineer ready to step into a leadership role? This opportunity will suit someone looking progress to either a Principal or Associate-level position - where you can lead projects, manage teams and play a key part in a growing business. You'll join an established consultancy with a strong reputation, a healthy project pipeline and clear ambitions for continued growth. Projects span commercial, residential, industrial, healthcare and education sectors, with values up to £50m.Known for their supportive culture and excellent staff retention, they offer an environment where people are truly valued and careers are actively developed for the long-term. The Opportunity As Principal or Associate Structural Engineer you'll utilise a blend of technical leadership, project management and team development. You will take ownership of multiple projects, oversee engineers and technicians, and act as a key point of contact for clients and external stakeholders relevant to your experience level, with support from the wider leadership team. It is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step into a more senior leadership position within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. What You’ll Be Doing • Managing the design & delivery of projects across multiple sectors, • Leading project teams and allocating resources to meet deadlines, • Overseeing production of calculations, drawings & technical documents, • Acting as main point of contact for clients, consultants and contractors, • Attending meetings and confidently representing the business, • Supporting and mentoring engineers and technicians, • Ensuring projects are to a high technical and commercial standard, • Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationshipsWhat They’re Looking For, • BEng or MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering, • Around 8 years+ of relevant post-graduate experience, • Chartered or working towards chartership with IStructE or ICE, • Design & analysis experience in steel, concrete, timber & masonry, • Proficiency in relevant structural design software, • Excellent communication and leadership skills, • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively, • A proactive and positive approach to teamwork and problem solving, • Full UK driving licenceWhy This Role Stands Out, • Opportunity to step into a leadership role within a growing business, • Genuine opportunity for future directorship and share ownership, • Diverse project portfolio with values up to £50m, • Supportive and people-focused culture, • Clear progression and long-term career development, • Hybrid working and flexi working policies, • 25 days holiday (increasing with service) plus bank hols, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Income protection scheme, • Company pension contribution, • Structured training and development programme, • Chartership mentoring and support, • Paid professional memberships, • Long service awards

Principal Structural Engineer\nLeicester\n\nCompetitive Salary + Benefits\n\nWe are representing a respected multidisciplinary consultancy seeking an accomplished Principal Structural Engineer to lead the technical delivery of their own project portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer ready to take on greater responsibility, uphold high technical standards, and play a key role in the commercial performance and quality management of structural commissions.\n\nAbout the Role\n\nAs a leader, you will confidently engage with clients across a range of sectors, maintaining strong existing relationships while also identifying opportunities to develop new ones. You will provide guidance and support to colleagues and contribute directly to technical design and reporting.\n\nKey Sectors\n\nThe consultancy delivers structural engineering expertise across:\n\nPrivate and affordable housing\nCare and supported living\nRenewable energy (notably wind)\nIndustrial and commercial developments\nLand remediation\nEmerging rail sector workProjects span the UK, with a strong focus on the Midlands and surrounding regions.\n\nTechnical Expertise\n\nYou should bring comprehensive knowledge of major structural materials and have experience leading the design process. Familiarity with the following software is advantageous:\n\nTEKLA \nTedds\nRevit \nAutoCAD\n\nAbout You\n\nTypically 10+ years post-graduate experience\nProven experience taking full design responsibility for projects\nChartered status preferred, though highly experienced non-Chartered candidates will be considered\nStrong leadership qualities and the ability to support and inspire team members\nConfident client-facing communicator\nFull UK driving licence requiredYou will report directly to the Board and will receive ongoing support for continuous professional development and career advancement

Principal / Associate Structural Engineer Location: Leicester Salary: from £50k to £70k DoE plus benefits package Are you an experienced Structural Engineer ready to step into a leadership role? This opportunity will suit someone looking progress to either a Principal or Associate-level position - where you can lead projects, manage teams and play a key part in a growing business. You'll join an established consultancy with a strong reputation, a healthy project pipeline and clear ambitions for continued growth. Projects span commercial, residential, industrial, healthcare and education sectors, with values up to £50m. Known for their supportive culture and excellent staff retention, they offer an environment where people are truly valued and careers are actively developed for the long-term. The Opportunity As Principal or Associate Structural Engineer you'll utilise a blend of technical leadership, project management and team development. You will take ownership of multiple projects, oversee engineers and technicians, and act as a key point of contact for clients and external stakeholders relevant to your experience level, with support from the wider leadership team. It is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step into a more senior leadership position within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. What You’ll Be Doing Managing the design & delivery of projects across multiple sectors Leading project teams and allocating resources to meet deadlines Overseeing production of calculations, drawings & technical documents Acting as main point of contact for clients, consultants and contractors Attending meetings and confidently representing the business Supporting and mentoring engineers and technicians Ensuring projects are to a high technical and commercial standard Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships What They’re Looking For BEng or MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering Around 8 years+ of relevant post-graduate experience Chartered or working towards chartership with IStructE or ICE Design & analysis experience in steel, concrete, timber & masonry Proficiency in relevant structural design software Excellent communication and leadership skills Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively A proactive and positive approach to teamwork and problem solving Full UK driving licence Why This Role Stands Out Opportunity to step into a leadership role within a growing business Genuine opportunity for future directorship and share ownership Diverse project portfolio with values up to £50m Supportive and people-focused culture Clear progression and long-term career development Hybrid working and flexi working policies 25 days holiday (increasing with service) plus bank hols Employee Assistance Programme Income protection scheme Company pension contribution Structured training and development programme Chartership mentoring and support Paid professional memberships Long service awards Company-funded team building and social events Apply Today If you are looking for a role where you can lead projects, develop a team and play a key part in a growing consultancy, we would be interested in speaking with you. (url removed) (phone number removed)

Senior / Principal Transport Engineer Location: Leicester Salary: £40k - £60k DoE plus package Are you a Transport Engineer ready to step into a senior or principal role where you can lead projects, oversee a team and play a key part in developing the transport department. This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable consultancy with a strong reputation, a secure pipeline of work and excellent progression routes. You'd be joining a well-established engineering consultancy delivering projects across commercial, residential, industrial and education sectors, with values up to £50m. Known for their supportive culture and long-standing team, they offer an environment where individuals are trusted, developed and given real opportunity to progress. The Opportunity This role offers a blend of technical delivery, project leadership and team development. You will take ownership of transport planning and highways inputs across a range of projects, while also having the opportunity to build and lead your own team. It is a strong next step for someone looking to move into a more senior position with real influence over project delivery and team growth. What You’ll Be Doing Managing and delivering Transport Statements and Transport Assessments across a variety of projects Overseeing multiple schemes while maintaining strong client relationships Preparing high-quality technical reports and project documentation Undertaking complex junction analysis and providing practical design recommendations Liaising with highways engineers, planners, architects and clients Attending meetings and representing the business professionally Supporting the growth and development of the transport team Contributing to project delivery across wider civil engineering schemes What They’re Looking For BEng or MEng in Civil Engineering or a related discipline Minimum of 5 years’ post-graduate experience in transport engineering or planning Chartered or working towards chartership with ICE, CIHT or TPP Strong knowledge of national and local transport policy and standards Experience producing Transport Statements and Assessments Proficiency in relevant transport modelling and industry software Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to lead projects and contribute to team development A proactive and collaborative approach Full UK driving licence Why This Role Stands Out Salary from £40k to £60k depending on experience Opportunity to build and lead your own team Diverse project portfolio across multiple sectors Clear progression within a growing business Supportive and people-focused culture Hybrid and flexible working policies 25 days holiday increasing with service up to 30 days plus bank hols Employee Assistance Programme Income protection scheme Company pension contribution Structured training and development Chartership mentoring and support Paid professional memberships Long service awards Company-funded team building and social events Apply Today If you are looking for a role where you can take the lead on projects, grow a team and play a key role in a business with ambitious plans, we would be interested in speaking with you. (url removed) (phone number removed)