Principal Structural Engineer

Principal Structural Engineer

St Helens | Full-time | Excellent Salary + Leadership Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Structural Engineer to join a well-established and growing engineering consultancy in St Helens.

With a strong reputation for delivering practical, high-quality structural solutions across residential, commercial, industrial, and public sector projects, the consultancy continues to expand its portfolio throughout the North West and beyond. We are now seeking an experienced and commercially aware Principal Structural Engineer to play a key leadership role within the business.

As Principal Structural Engineer, you will take technical and managerial responsibility for a range of structural projects, from concept design through to completion. You will lead project teams, maintain key client relationships, and contribute strategically to the ongoing development of the St Helens office.

• Leading the design of structures in steel, reinforced concrete, timber, and masonry
• Overseeing technical delivery and quality assurance
• Managing project programmes, budgets, and resources
• Acting as the primary point of contact for key clients
• Mentoring and developing engineers and technicians
• Supporting business development and tender submissions
• Contributing to the strategic growth of the consultancy

We are looking for a confident and commercially minded engineer who:

• Holds a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Is Chartered (CEng) with IStructE or ICE
• Has extensive UK consultancy experience
• Demonstrates strong technical expertise and leadership capability
• Has a proven track record of managing projects and teams
• Communicates effectively with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams

• Highly competitive salary and benefits package
• Clear progression pathway to Associate/Director level
• Flexible working arrangements
• Autonomy and influence within a growing office
• Supportive and collaborative working culture
• Opportunity to shape the future direction of the St Helens team

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