Principal Structural Engineer at Pick Everard

Our Opportunity

Are you a skilled and committed Senior Structural Engineer looking to take on a Principal position? Are you currently in a Principal Structural Engineering role and seeking to expand your skill set within a prestigious, thriving, multi-disciplinary construction consultancy? Do you want to work on a diverse range of projects as part of a collaborative, dynamic and supportive team?

If you answered yes, we want to hear from you. We are Pick Everard, delivering better together for over 160 years. We work across sectors including commercial, retail, residential, defence and more. Client focus is our strength, and culture is our passion. We partner with prestigious clients to create a sustainable future for all.

As part of our growth strategy, we are looking to appoint a Principal Structural Engineer to be based at our London office. You will join a supportive national team and receive valuable training, guidance and the opportunity for career development.

Your Core Duties Will Include

• Driving the successful technical delivery of high-quality projects from concept to completion
• Taking ownership of project outcomes, ensuring they meet commercial goals through proactive project control
• Playing a key role in securing new opportunities and nurturing strong, lasting client relationships
• Inspiring other team members to perform at their best, fostering a positive, inclusive, and safety-focused team culture
• Championing Pick Everard’s reputation across the construction industry and helping to raise our profile
• Promoting seamless collaboration across disciplines, teams and with clients to ensure unified project success

About You

Our ideal Principal Structural Engineer must have:

• Exceptional Structural Engineering knowledge with a proactive approach to problem solving
• Excellent verbal communication and the ability to work effectively with clients and design teams
• Experience relevant to UK practice and knowledge of UK design standards, codes of practice and construction methods
• Familiarity with structural modelling, analysis and design software (e.g., Tekla Structural Designer, Tedds, STAAD Pro, Revit, Navisworks, BIM360)
• Ability and willingness to supervise/mentor employees

Desirable qualifications

• Chartered membership of ICE or IStructE
• Motivation to undertake CPD and to increase skills and knowledge
• Experience in day-to-day control of resourcing, programming, planning and costs
• Effective team management skills
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills

About Us

Our nationwide multidisciplinary team of 780+ employees works collaboratively to deliver outstanding places and spaces that create lasting value for local communities. We have a long history and a clear ambition to be even better. We are committed to creating sustainable communities where everyone feels safe, cared for and valued. We support your ambitions and provide an inspiring environment to drive real progress in your career.

What We Offer

We offer a balanced, enjoyable career with a competitive salary and benefits, including:

• Agile working – Hybrid model
• Career and Professional Development
• Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Eyecare Scheme
• 26 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days’ additional leave
• Private healthcare, life assurance and healthcare cash plan
• Professional subscriptions
• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme
• Stakeholder pension

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities employer, Pick Everard is committed to the equal treatment of all employees and does not condone discrimination. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.

Accessibility

We are committed to helping you perform at your best throughout the recruitment process. If you have a disability or require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please contact careers@pickeverard.co.uk. We are happy to discuss how we can assist you.

Agency

We value relationships with agency partners, but this role is being recruited for directly. Unsolicited CV introductions will not be accepted.

Location: London, United Kingdom