Heritage Engineer / Structural Engineer

Principal / Senior Structural Engineer For those who’ve built their foundations — and are ready to shape the skyline. You\’re already good at what you do. You’ve led projects and juggled stakeholders. You know your way around BS, Eurocodes, spreadsheets, steel, and site meetings. But you’re looking for a role that’s more than just “more of the same.” This is that role. We’re looking for a Principal or Senior Structural Engineers who want to do things properly: deliver work they’re proud of, lead with integrity, and bring clarity to complexity. You’ll join a team that values engineering intelligence as much as emotional intelligence — because technical brilliance is nothing without collaboration, foresight, and commercial acumen. You’ll have freedom to lead, space to innovate, and the kind of projects that make your portfolio pop — from urban regeneration and infrastructure challenges to high-end residential and complex architectural structures. If you thrive in that sweet spot between rigour and creativity, precision and people skills — you’ll feel right at home here. The role can be based anywhere in the UK but will require time in the office. The requirements are strict, but we can allow flexibility for someone with the right attitude and flexibility. – Experience & Qualifications ~ Chartered status (CEng) with ICE or IStructE ~5–10+ years of UK consultancy experience, ideally across multiple sectors (residential, commercial, infrastructure, etc.) ~ Strong background in both design and site/project delivery ~ Experience in leading small teams or mentoring junior engineers ~ Solid understanding of Eurocodes and British Standards – Technical Excellence Proficiency in structural analysis and design software (e.g., Tekla Structural Designer, Robot, ETABS, Revit Structures) Strong grasp of RC and steel design, ideally with timber and masonry experience too Skilled in complex modelling and value engineering Can produce and check detailed drawings and calculations to a high standard Familiar with BIM workflows and integration – Commercial Awareness Experience with client-facing roles and stakeholder engagement Understands how to scope work, estimate fees, and manage budgets Comfortable supporting tendering or business development processes Track record of bringing repeat business through trusted relationships – Soft Skills & Traits Strong written and verbal communication skills Able to present confidently to clients, architects, and contractors Naturally collaborative with a solutions-focused mindset Passionate about innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement Able to balance technical precision with commercial pragmatism – Nice to have Experience with temporary works or construction methodologies Exposure to sustainable/low-carbon design principles Worked on high-rise, heritage, or complex architectural projects Brings a portfolio of diverse project work Holds dual qualification (e.g., CEng + MSc in Structural/Seismic/Sustainability focus)