Principal Engineer – Structures

Assist Associates to plan, organise and manage all aspects of Structural engineering projects within agreed resource, budgetary and time constraints.

Location:

Brighouse, Sheffield.
First Published:
February 23, 2026.

• Preparation and checking of structural engineering designs and drawings, specifications, reports and general correspondence.
• Liaise & communicate with external professionals and clients.
• Represent JNP Group at meetings and in writing when required and attend site to undertake surveys and inspections.
• Control the programmed performance of projects.
• Brief and supervise Engineers.
• Brief and supervise Technicians on the production of drawings.
• Preparation of structural reports on buildings and other structures.
• Work alongside the Associate, resource planning, invoicing, fee proposals and maintaining a high-quality product within the department.
• Liaise and communicate with other JNP Group disciplines across offices and be involved in the project management of multi-discipline projects.

You will be encouraged to work towards a professional qualification commensurate with your academic qualifications.

• You will be expected to attend in-house and external training courses, seminars, institution events, and generally comply with the ‘Continuing Professional Development’ requirements of:
  • JNP Group’s QA System – ‘Training procedures and guidance notes’.
  • The training requirements of the professional body to which you are (or become) affiliated.
• You will be encouraged to advance within the project team and company hierarchy within JNP Group. Advancement will depend on your ability to demonstrate your capabilities and commitment to a career with JNP.

• Be a Chartered Engineer or Near Chartered Engineer and be a Member of either Institution of Structural Engineers or Institution of Civil Engineers.
• Minimum of 10 years proven experience in structural engineering consultancy based in the UK and working to both Eurocode and UK Standards.

• Ability to design structural members in structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and timber.
• Clear understanding of both UK Building Regulations and Eurocodes.
• Conversant with NHBC Standards preferred but not essential.
• Conversant with Network Rail Company Standards and Railway Group Standards preferred but not essential.
• A proven track record in the inspection of analysis and reporting on structural defects and/or remedial works.
• Excellent communication skills and command of the English Language both written and verbal, particularly with regard to the production of concise accurate and technically correct reports.
• Familiarity with proprietary design software such as Tekla Structural Designer, S-Frame, TEDDS, SCIA and CADS.
• Knowledge of the site investigation process.
• Use of Microsoft Office and other administration software.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage own projects and resources within agreed time scales.
• Ability to manage the workload of engineers and technicians.
• Act professionally in the interests of JNP Group.
• Applicants must hold a full driving licence.

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