Principal Structural Engineer

Principal Structural Engineer
Tonbridge
£110,000 - £120,000 + Company Health Benefits + Laptop + Phone + Holiday + Hybrid Working + Pension + Long-Term Stability + Career Progression

Are you an experienced Structural Design Engineer looking to take the next step into a principal-level role within a highly respected, multidisciplinary consultancy? This is an outstanding opportunity to join a well-established engineering practice with a long-standing reputation for excellence in the built environment sector.

This business is renowned for delivering technically robust and innovative solutions across the UK. With a diverse pipeline of projects and continued national expansion, they’re now seeking a driven and detail-focused engineer to support and lead structural design work across both public and private sector developments.

If you’re seeking long-term stability, access to complex and rewarding projects, and a forward-thinking culture that supports hybrid working and career development, this could be the ideal role for you.

Role Responsibilities – As a Principal Structural Engineer, you will:

Lead and deliver detailed designs for complex structural systems and buildings

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Provide oversight on technical compliance, analysis, and documentation

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Contribute to project planning, client meetings, and stakeholder engagement

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Support mentoring of junior engineers and involvement in internal design reviews

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Collaborate cross-functionally with other disciplines on multi-sector developments

What We're Looking For:

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Extensive experience in structural design (ideally within a consultancy environment)

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Strong technical knowledge of Eurocodes, steel, concrete, masonry, and timber

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Proficiency in software such as Tekla, TEDDS, Robot, and AutoCAD (Revit advantageous)

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Comfortable working independently on projects as well as leading design teams

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Chartership (MIStructE or MICE) preferred or working towards

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Commutable to Tonbridge and open to hybrid working

Please apply or contact Tom directly for immediate consideration quoting TJQ2043

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This vacancy is being advertised by Excellis Consultancy Ltd. The services of Excellis Consultancy Ltd are that of an Employment Agency.

Excellis Consultancy Ltd can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.

We will endeavour to respond to all applicants however due to the sheer volume of response, we can only guarantee that candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted