Principal Structural Engineer

Principal Structural EngineerLocation: CheshireReference: S0 3Salary: Up to £85,000

I am currently seeking a highly skilled and committed Principal Structural Engineer to join a leading Structural Engineering consultancy based in Cheshire. This firm specialises in Extreme Loads and Blast Engineering and is recognised as a leader in the field. Their project portfolio includes the design of prestigious developments both in the UK and internationally, focusing on managing extreme load events.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Chartered status (MICE or MIStructE) or equivalent experience to pass the professional chartered review
• Proven leadership experience and the ability to collaborate with clients and project teams to devise innovative solutions for complex challenges
• In-depth knowledge of steel and concrete design in accordance with Eurocodes or UFC 3-340-02
• Experience managing the commercial aspects of project delivery
• Strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and a proactive approach
• Willingness to undergo UK security vetting (SC level or higher)

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with clients to define project requirements, shape project outcomes, and deliver tailored solutions
• Collaborate with design teams to develop protective design strategies
• Take responsibility for design aspects, including developing specifications, ensuring compliance, and performing site visits
• Support Tier 1, 2, and 3 contractors to ensure the project is constructed in line with specifications
• Partner with manufacturers to develop new product designs
• Manage project workloads to meet deadlines and maintain high-quality standards
• Oversee and carry out detailed structural calculations, utilizing hand calculations, finite element analysis, and computational fluid dynamics
• Conduct vehicle dynamics assessments for hostile vehicle mitigation designs
• Lead and mentor a team of graduate, project, and senior engineers
• Contribute to the senior management team

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive salary, based on experience
• 25 days holiday, plus statutory Bank Holidays
• Training towards membership of the Register of Security Engineers and Specialists
• Flexible working arrangements, including the option to work from home
• Private healthcare
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• Life insurance
• Pension contributions

This role offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth in a supportive and dynamic environment. If you are interested in the Principal Structural Engineer position or would like more information, please contact Sam Osborne at or email your CV to .