At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting refurbishment projects and mentor junior engineers in a collaborative team.
- Company: Respected structural engineering consultancy based in central London.
- Benefits: Autonomy in project ownership, direct client interaction, and genuine career progression.
- Other info: Central London location with excellent transport links and a dynamic work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on diverse projects while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Chartered Engineer with experience in structural refurbishment and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
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 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 enjoys being hands‑on, leading projects independently, attending client meetings, carrying out surveys, producing detailed reports, and mentoring junior engineers where required.
With a steady pipeline of work and a strong reputation in the market, this position offers genuine long‑term progression and the opportunity to become a key figure within the business.
Our client is seeking a Chartered Structural Engineer (MIStruct E or MICE) who is confident operating autonomously and comfortable taking ownership of projects from inception through to completion.
Strong communication skills, exceptional report writing ability, and a client‑focused mindset are essential.
Experience delivering refurbishment and survey projects within live environments would be highly advantageous.
- What’s On Offer
- Opportunity to take ownership of projects with a high level of autonomy and trust.
- Exposure to a diverse portfolio of refurbishment and survey work across multiple sectors.
- Direct client interaction with established blue‑chip and repeat clients.
- A collaborative, personable team environment within a well‑regarded consultancy.
- Genuine progression opportunities into senior leadership positions.
- Central London office location with excellent transport links.
- Varied project workload offering technical and daily engagement.
- What You Need To Succeed
- Proven experience delivering structural refurbishment projects.
- Strong background in surveys, defect diagnosis, and report writing.
- Excellent client‑facing and communication skills.
- Ability to manage projects independently from inception to completion.
- Experience working across retail, residential, commercial and/or industrial sectors.
- Competent in structural analysis and design using industry‑standard software.
- Ability to mentor and support junior engineers where required.
- Chartered status with ICE or IStruct E.
- A strong academic background with a BEng or MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering.
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