Principal Structural Engineer

Principal Structural Engineer
📍 St Helens | Full-time | Excellent Salary + Leadership Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Structural Engineer to join a well-established and growing engineering consultancy in St Helens.

With a strong reputation for delivering practical, high-quality structural solutions across residential, commercial, industrial, and public sector projects, the consultancy continues to expand its portfolio throughout the North West and beyond. We are now seeking an experienced and commercially aware Principal Structural Engineer to play a key leadership role within the business.

The Role

As Principal Structural Engineer, you will take technical and managerial responsibility for a range of structural projects, from concept design through to completion. You will lead project teams, maintain key client relationships, and contribute strategically to the ongoing development of the St Helens office.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading the design of structures in steel, reinforced concrete, timber, and masonry
Overseeing technical delivery and quality assurance
Managing project programmes, budgets, and resources
Acting as the primary point of contact for key clients
Mentoring and developing engineers and technicians
Supporting business development and tender submissions
Contributing to the strategic growth of the consultancy

About You

We are looking for a confident and commercially minded engineer who:

Holds a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
Is Chartered (CEng) with IStruct

E or ICE
Has extensive UK consultancy experience
Demonstrates strong technical expertise and leadership capability
Has a proven track record of managing projects and teams
Communicates effectively with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams

What We Offer

Highly competitive salary and benefits package
Clear progression pathway to Associate/Director level
Flexible working arrangements
Autonomy and influence within a growing office
Supportive and collaborative working culture
Opportunity to shape the future direction of the St Helens team

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven Principal Structural Engineer looking to step into a senior leadership role within a respected consultancy, where your expertise and ambition will be genuinely valued.

We also have similar roles in Wigan and Warrington.

If you are ready to make a significant impact and advance your career, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please get in touch with MIKAELA today