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Principal Structural Engineer (Civils)

📍 Leicester, Leicestershire
£55,000 per annum
£55000 - £65000/annum
Industry: Engineering
Posted: 27-01-2026
Company: Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Type: Permanent
Reference: 224659356

Job Description:

Principal Structural Engineer (Civils)

Leicester, England

£55,000 - £65,000 + Training + Progression + Pension + Employee Benefits + Chartership Mentoring

Are you a Principal Structural Engineer or similar with a background in the Civil/Structural Engineering industry or a related field, looking to join a well-established, highly respected company, recognised as leaders within the Civil Engineering industry?

Do you want to become a key member in a team of highly skilled sector specialist, looking to join a rapidly growing, widely revered company, known for their premium service and highest level of workmanship in every project they undertake?

On offer for the successful Principal Structural Engineer or similar is the unmissable opportunity to take on a technical leadership role within a well-established, highly impressive business, offering not just scalable pathways for career pathways, with the change to progress professionally, but also best-in-class training and development opportunities both personally and professionally. Presenting itself is the opportunity to join a well-respected company, boasting an impressive reputation, known for their top-of-the-line service and workmanship in every project they undertake.

In this role, the successful Principal Structural Engineer or similar will be responsible for managing the civil and structural engineering design on a variety of projects, boasting technical leadership and team management. In addition, you will also be responsible for both client, consultant, and cross departmental liaison, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget and to the highest of standards. On top of this, you will be responsible for preparing detailed designs as well as accurate reports/documentation for any projects worked. Finally, you will be a representative for the company in regard to meetings, external engagements etc…

The ideal Principal Structural Engineer or similar will have a background within the Civil/Structural Engineering sector, or a related field. In addition, you will have previous working experience in both technical drawing/designs as well as structural analysis on a wide variety of materials. On top of this, you will ideally be chartered and/or working toward it. Penultimately, you will have had prior experience managing technical projects. Finally, you will have a full, valid UK driver's license as well as access to your own vehicle.

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Reference: BBBH23683

Keywords: Civil, Structural, Engineer, Engineering, Structural Engineering, Associate, Associate Engineer, Associate Structural Engineer, Chartered, Membership, Leicester, England

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