️ Principal Structural Engineer – Portsmouth | £50,000–£65,000 + Bonus + Benefits | Hybrid Working | Permanent

Are you a Senior or Principal Structural Engineer looking for your next challenge and the chance to play a key role in shaping complex, high-impact projects?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, multi-disciplinary consultancy in Portsmouth, working closely alongside another Principal Structural Engineer as part of a collaborative and high-performing team. You’ll take ownership of projects across a wide range of sectors, with the autonomy to make your mark and the support of an experienced peer and wider business.

We welcome candidates with a structural or civil bias—if you bring the drive, technical expertise, and leadership skills to deliver, we’d like to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Lead and manage structural engineering projects from concept through to completion

Work in tandem with another Principal Structural Engineer to share knowledge and workload

Provide technical leadership, supporting and mentoring junior engineers

Carry out full structural designs, calculations, and specifications in line with latest standards

Engage with clients, contractors, and stakeholders both in the office and on site

Support tender submissions, feasibility studies, and structural surveys

Ensure projects meet quality, safety, and regulatory requirements

Use BIM and 3D modelling software to drive efficient project delivery

What We’re Looking For:

✅ Degree qualified in Civil/Structural Engineering (BEng minimum)

✅ 5+ years’ experience in structural design across varied sectors and project sizes

✅ Incorporated or Chartered with IStructE (or actively working towards)

✅ Strong grasp of structural codes, building regs, and British Standards

✅ Skilled communicator with proven stakeholder management experience

✅ Confident with Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Autodesk, MicroStation

✅ Ability to take ownership of projects and lead a small team

✅ UK Driving Licence and flexibility to attend sites when needed

Desirable:

⭐ MEng or equivalent postgraduate qualification

⭐ Experience in BIM-led project delivery

⭐ Contract preparation and project management background

⭐ Existing (or ability to gain) UK Security Clearance

What’s on Offer:

Salary: £50,000–£65,000 DOE

Hybrid working – Portsmouth base with flexibility

Annual bonus + full benefits package

Opportunity to collaborate closely with another Principal Structural Engineer

Genuine long-term progression pathways

Varied workload including inspections, refurbishments, and new build design

If you’re a Structural Engineer ready to take on a Principal-level role—or a Senior Engineer looking for the step up—this role offers the perfect blend of autonomy, collaboration, and career progression.

Apply now to learn more