Matrix Consulting Engineers Ltd | Full time

Principal Civil/Structural Engineer

Barnsley, United Kingdom | Posted on 08/07/2025

• City Barnsley
• Province Barnsley
• Country United Kingdom
• Postal Code S75 1JL

About Us

Aboutthe company

Ourclients values of Excellence, Innovation, Integrity and Discipline form the basis of what they do and define who they are, both as individuals andas an organization, providing guiding principles that remain constant, whateverthe situation.

Ourclient is a practice of consulting Civil and Structural Engineers specializingin the Building Structures field who we are committed to the pursuit ofExcellence in Engineering and client satisfaction, adopting an innovative andcollaborative approach to the service they provide, which is backed by more than30 years of award-winning experience in both design and construction. Inconjunction with their strategic partners they also provide IDEaS : IntegratedDeveloper Engineering Services – multidisciplinary engineering teams that, frominception to completion, can provide all the Engineering design servicesnecessary to deliver building projects of any size, in any sector, bothnationally and internationally. These teams include Civil, Geotechnical,Environmental, Traffic, Highways, Transportation, Infrastructure, Waste Water,Mechanical, Electrical, Public Health, Acoustic and Fire Engineers.

Job Description

We’re looking for a Chartered Engineer (CEng MICE or MIStructE) ready to take the lead onsome of the UK’s most technically complex and high-risk infrastructure projects.This is an exciting opportunity to step into an Associate-level leadership position , where you’llshape design strategies, guide multi-disciplinary teams, and drive business growth.

Your role will include:

• Acting as technical lead on major and high-risk civil/structural projects

• Overseeing entire design teams and coordinating inputs across disciplines

• Conducting strategic planning of project delivery, resources, and client engagement

• Leading bids, proposals, and business development activity across sectors

• Assuming formal leadership roles such as CRE (Contractor's Responsible Engineer)

• Supporting or being introduced to commercial responsibilities, including project profitability

• Developing and mentoring engineers and technical staff

About the company

We are a practice of consulting Civil and Structural Engineers committed to the pursuit of Excellence in

Engineering and client satisfaction, adopting an innovative and collaborative approach to the service

we provide, which is backed by more than 30 years of award winning experience in both design and

construction.

Our values, of Excellence, Innovation, Integrity and Discipline, form the basis of what we do and

define who we are, both as individuals and as an organisation, providing guiding principles that remain

constant, whatever the situation.

Equally important are our Standards, the way in which we put our Values into practice, ensuring that in

everything we do, as a company and as individuals, we attain and maintain Unrivaled Expertise and

Total Professionalism which is powered by Hard Work and Cutting-edge Technology.

Requirements

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with IStructE or ICE

• Strong background in infrastructure, energy, or rail projects

• Proven experience in team leadership, client-facing roles, and cross-discipline coordination

• Commercial awareness and ability to contribute to strategic growth initiatives

• Familiarity with BIM Level 2 workflows and ISO 19650 compliance is preferred

• Hybrid working: 3 days in office (Barnsley), 2 days remote

• 20 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas Shutdown (no holiday deduction)

• Free secure on-site parking, on-site bistro and shower facilities

• Ongoing CPD, networking, and leadership development opportunities

• Supportive team culture with regular knowledge-sharing and technical forums

• Clear route to Associate or Director-level roles for the right candidate