Location: Plymouth. Onsite visits once every 6-8 weeks
Duration: 24 months +
Rate: 70- 80 per hour

Eligibility for UK Security Clearance is a must!

The Role

Our client is recruiting for an experienced Principal Structural Engineer with a strong background in building structures to take on a leadership role within the team. This position requires a detail-oriented professional who can coordinate effectively, ensure technical accuracy, and act as the intelligent customer for structural projects. Ideally, you will have experience in defence-related buildings, but expertise in other areas such as residential or commercial structures will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, review, and coordination of building structures, ensuring compliance with engineering standards.

Provide oversight of structural drawings, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project goals.

Act as the intelligent customer, representing the organisation in structural engineering projects.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless project delivery.

Offer expertise across a range of building types, with a preference for defence-related structures.

Qualifications and Skills

Chartered or near-chartered status (ICE or IStructE preferred).

Relevant degree in structural or civil engineering.

Extensive experience in building structures, ideally with a focus on defence, though residential and commercial experience is also valued.

Strong leadership skills and the ability to coordinate and manage complex projects.

Proficiency in assessing and reviewing structural drawings.

Why join our client

Work on a variety of exciting and challenging building projects.

Opportunities to lead and influence high-profile projects in a leadership role.

Competitive salary and benefits.

If you're a pure structural engineer looking to advance your career in a dynamic and collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.