Principal Structural Engineer

Principal Chartered Structural Engineer | Lead & Grow a Structural Engineering Division | North West England Salary - Negotiable DOE Ceto Talent is partnering with a well-established, multidisciplinary engineering consultancy to recruit a Principal Chartered Structural Engineer to lead and develop its Structural Engineering division. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced structural engineer to step into a strategic leadership role, taking ownership of an established team while driving the future growth of the department. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll play a key role in shaping the business, expanding its project portfolio and leading the delivery of high-quality structural engineering solutions across the North West and beyond. What you'll be doing: ✅ Leading and managing the Structural Engineering team on a day-to-day basis. ✅ Driving the growth and development of the structural division as part of the company's long-term strategy. ✅ Leading the design and delivery of structural engineering projects from concept through to completion. ✅ Providing technical leadership and mentoring to engineers and technicians. ✅ Undertaking structural surveys and providing expert engineering advice. ✅ Preparing and reviewing structural calculations, drawings and technical specifications. ✅ Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders. ✅ Supporting business development activities and helping to secure new opportunities. ✅ Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative engineering solutions. We're looking for someone with: ✔️ At least 15 years' UK structural engineering experience. ✔️ Chartered Engineer status (MIStructE and/or MICE). ✔️ Previous experience leading structural engineering teams within a consultancy environment. ✔️ Strong technical expertise across both superstructure and substructure design. ✔️ Excellent communication, leadership and client relationship skills. ✔️ A proactive commercial mindset with the ability to support business growth and develop client relationships. ✔️ A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (BEng or MEng). What's on offer? * A genuine opportunity to lead and grow an established Structural Engineering division. * Direct influence over the future direction of the business. * Exposure to a varied portfolio of residential, commercial and education projects. * A supportive multidisciplinary consultancy backed by an ambitious and growing engineering group. * Clear opportunities for long-term career progression. * A competitive salary and benefits package reflecting the seniority of the role. If you're a Chartered Structural Engineer looking for the opportunity to shape a team, influence strategy and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you