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Principal Structural Engineer
Job Posted: 19 hours ago
Salary: £ 50,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
️ Principal Structural Engineer – Portsmouth | £50,000–£65,000 + Bonus + Benefits | Hybrid Working | Permanent
Are you a Senior or Principal Structural Engineer looking for your next challenge and the chance to play a key role in shaping complex, high-impact projects?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, multi-disciplinary consultancy in Portsmouth, working closely alongside another Principal Structural Engineer as part of a collaborative and high-performing team. You’ll take ownership of projects across a wide range of sectors, with the autonomy to make your mark and the support of an experienced peer and wider business.
We welcome candidates with a structural or civil bias—if you bring the drive, technical expertise, and leadership skills to deliver, we’d like to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing:
🔹 Lead and manage structural engineering projects from concept through to completion
🔹 Work in tandem with another Principal Structural Engineer to share knowledge and workload
🔹 Provide technical leadership, supporting and mentoring junior engineers
🔹 Carry out full structural designs, calculations, and specifications in line with latest standards
🔹 Engage with clients, contractors, and stakeholders both in the office and on site
🔹 Support tender submissions, feasibility studies, and structural surveys
🔹 Ensure projects meet quality, safety, and regulatory requirements
🔹 Use BIM and 3D modelling software to drive efficient project delivery
What We’re Looking For:
✅ Degree qualified in Civil/Structural Engineering (BEng minimum)
✅ 5+ years’ experience in structural design across varied sectors and project sizes
✅ Incorporated or Chartered with IStructE (or actively working towards)
✅ Strong grasp of structural codes, building regs, and British Standards
✅ Skilled communicator with proven stakeholder management experience
✅ Confident with Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Autodesk, MicroStation
✅ Ability to take ownership of projects and lead a small team
✅ UK Driving Licence and flexibility to attend sites when needed
Desirable:
⭐ MEng or equivalent postgraduate qualification
⭐ Experience in BIM-led project delivery
⭐ Contract preparation and project management background
⭐ Existing (or ability to gain) UK Security Clearance
What’s on Offer:
💰 Salary: £50,000–£65,000 DOE
🏡 Hybrid working – Portsmouth base with flexibility
🎯 Annual bonus + full benefits package
🚀 Opportunity to collaborate closely with another Principal Structural Engineer
📈 Genuine long-term progression pathways
👷 Varied workload including inspections, refurbishments, and new build design
If you’re a Structural Engineer ready to take on a Principal-level role—or a Senior Engineer looking for the step up—this role offers the perfect blend of autonomy, collaboration, and career progression.
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