Location: London
Salary: Competitive
The Principal Engineer plays a key role in delivering projects on time and within budget. As the company continues to grow, the Principal Engineer will take on increasing responsibility for leading a team of engineers and designers, overseeing both technical output and team performance.
Key Experience:
In-depth knowledge of relevant structural codes and standards (e.g., British, European).
Strong capability in structural scheme design and preparation of associated design calculations.
Experienced in producing key project documentation, including:
Basis of Design
Material Specifications
Material Take-offs
Scopes of Work
Technical Reports
Skilled in interdisciplinary coordination and oversight of design processes.
Proficient in collaborating with CAD technicians and using software such as Revit and AutoCAD.
Experienced in structural analysis and design of foundations and geotechnical structures.
Proficient in engineering software such as Statica, Axis VM FEM Modelling, and Tekla Tedds.
Ability to lead structural design while accommodating requirements from other disciplines.
Provides technical support and mentorship to less experienced team members.
Contributes to the development and maintenance of a "lessons learned" knowledge base.
Promotes a positive and proactive design and office culture.
Responsibilities:
Lead the successful delivery of multidisciplinary engineering projects.
Act as primary client contact and ensure delivery aligns with client objectives and expectations.
Ensure technical accuracy and timely completion of all deliverables, in line with agreed budgets.
Undertake key project tasks including calculations, drawings, sketches, and reports.
Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and training to colleagues.
Support professional development of junior engineers and designers.
Collaborate effectively across disciplines to ensure cohesive project delivery.
Benefits:
Structured career development through an in-house IStructE Chartership support programme.
Paid professional membership fees.
Friendly, dynamic, and collaborative office environment.
Performance-based bonuses.
Regular staff and social events.
Requirements:
MEng (Hons) in Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
Minimum of 8 years’ post-qualification experience within a structural engineering practice.
Chartered Membership of the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE).
Proven experience in leading project teams and managing delivery to time and budget.
Proactive and client-focused, with the ability to foster strong working relationships.
Strong leadership, time management, and organisational skills under pressure.
Effective communicator, problem solver, and commercially aware.
Confident liaising with all members of the design and construction teams.