Principal Structural Engineer

️ Principal Structural Engineer 📍 Portsmouth 💰 £65,000 - £75,000 + Benefits 🏡 Hybrid/Permanent We’re working with a successful and growing, multi-disciplinary design & build consultancy in Portsmouth looking to appoint a Principal Structural Engineer to play a key role within the business. This is a great opportunity for either an established Principal or a Senior Structural Engineer ready to step up. You’ll take ownership of projects, lead from a technical perspective and support the wider team across a varied and interesting workload. You’ll have plenty of autonomy, a strong level of trust and the backing of an established consultancy without unnecessary layers of red tape. The Role 🔹 Lead structural projects from concept through to completion 🔹 Act as the key technical lead within the team 🔹 Mentor and support junior engineers 🔹 Deliver designs, calculations and technical documentation 🔹 Manage client relationships and represent the business professionally 🔹 Support tenders, surveys and feasibility work 🔹 Ensure compliance with current standards and regulations 🔹 Work with BIM / 3D modelling tools to deliver efficiently What They’re Looking For ✅ Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering ✅ Strong experience across structural design projects ✅ Chartered or working towards (IStructE) ✅ Good working knowledge of UK regulations and standards ✅ Confident dealing with clients and stakeholders ✅ Experience with software such as Revit, AutoCAD and Civil 3D ✅ Able to run projects and take ownership ✅ Ability to gain Security Clearance Nice to Have ⭐ MEng or similar ⭐ BIM experience ⭐ Project/contract exposure What’s On Offer 💰 £65,000 – £75,000 depending on experience 🏡 Hybrid working 🎯 Full benefits package 📈 Genuine progression as the business grows 👷 Good mix of projects including refurbishments, inspections and new build work If you’re looking for a Principal role where you can genuinely make an impact and have the autonomy to do things properly, this is well worth a conversation. 📩 Drop me a message or apply and I’ll talk you through it