Principal Structural Engineer

🏗️ Principal Structural Engineer – Monmouth or Portsmouth | £50,000–£70,000 + Bonus + Benefits | Hybrid Working | Permanent

Are you a Senior or Principal Structural Engineer looking for a fresh challenge and the chance to take full ownership of your projects within a thriving and expanding multi-disciplinary consultancy?

Whether you\’re already operating at Principal level or ready to step up, this is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering and design business delivering high-impact infrastructure projects across the UK. You’ll be leading structural design and project delivery across a range of sectors, with the autonomy to shape how your projects are run and the support of a collaborative, highly skilled team around you.

With offices in Monmouth and Portsmouth, we’re flexible on location and offer hybrid working to support your work-life balance.

What You’ll Be Doing:

🔹 Lead and manage structural engineering projects from conception through to delivery

🔹 Provide technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across disciplines

🔹 Complete full structural designs and calculations to the latest standards and regulations

🔹 Engage with stakeholders, clients and contractors on site and during project meetings

🔹 Prepare structural reports, specifications and tender submissions

🔹 Oversee construction processes, safety compliance and QA

🔹 Contribute to bid responses, feasibility studies and site surveys

🔹 Ensure high standards of documentation and project tracking

🔹 Play an active role in the use of BIM and 3D modelling software in project delivery

What We’re Looking For:

✅ Degree qualified in Civil/Structural Engineering (BEng minimum)

✅ 5+ years’ experience in structural design, ideally across a range of sectors and project sizes

✅ Member of IStructE, with Incorporated or Chartered status (or actively working towards)

✅ Strong working knowledge of structural design codes, building regulations, and British Standards

✅ Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

✅ Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, Autodesk, Civil 3D, MicroStation

✅ Proven ability to lead projects and direct more junior staff

✅ Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel as required

Nice to Have:

⭐ MEng or relevant master’s degree

⭐ Experience delivering projects in BIM environments

⭐ Contract preparation and project management skills

⭐ Existing UK Security Clearance (or willingness to undergo clearance)

What’s on Offer:

💼 Competitive salary of £50,000–£70,000 depending on experience

🏡 Hybrid working – office-based in Monmouth or Portsmouth with flexibility

🎯 Annual bonus and full benefits package

📈 Clear pathway to further progression within a growing team

👷 ♀️ A varied workload across structural inspections, design and new build projects

🚀 The chance to work on nationally significant, technically challenging schemes

If you\’re a skilled Structural Engineer looking to take the next step in your career with real autonomy and long-term progression opportunities, we want to hear from you.

📩 Apply now to find out more.