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.