We are hiring a Principal Structural Engineer for an independent civil and structural engineering consultancy based in Surbiton. Our client are renowned for delivering innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective design solutions across the power and energy sectors. We’re looking for a talented Principal Structural Engineer to join their growing Surbiton team and play a pivotal role in shaping their growing portfolio of power and energy projects.
As a Principal Structural Engineer, you’ll be part of a close-knit, multidisciplinary team that thrives on collaboration and technical excellence. You’ll lead the structural design and delivery of major projects within power, energy renewables - working with top-tier clients and tier one contractors. This is a chance to contribute to complex and challenging schemes from concept through to construction, mentor talented engineers, and take an active role in the continued growth of this thriving consultancy.
We’re looking for an experienced Structural Engineer with strong technical expertise and a proven ability to lead design teams, manage multidisciplinary coordination, and maintain close client relationships. If you’re a Chartered Engineer (or working towards it) who thrives in a dynamic consultancy environment and enjoys seeing projects come to life, this could be your next step.
What’s On Offer
- Opportunity to take a key leadership role, providing leadership and mentoring to a growing Structural Engineering team.
- A collaborative, supportive environment where your ideas and expertise genuinely influence outcomes.
- Tailored professional development and mentoring support, including routes to fellowship and chartership.
- Flexible working arrangements and a genuine focus on work-life balance.
- Modern, friendly office with excellent transport links, team socials, and an inclusive culture.
What You Need To Succeed
- Proven background in structural design of projects within the power, energy and/or renewables sectors.
- Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and coordinate across civil and structural interfaces.
- Excellent knowledge of Eurocodes, structural analysis, and design software (e.g. Tekla, MIDAS, STAAD, etc.).
- Strong communication and client-facing skills, with experience preparing and presenting technical reports.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and support junior engineers and technicians.
- Commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery within consultancy environments.
- Chartered (MIStructE/MICE) or near-chartered status with strong design and project leadership experience.
- MEng or BEng in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).