Principal Structural Engineer

Job description

Principal Structural Engineer

£55,000 - £70,000

Cambridge - hybrid working (1-2 days home)

5 - 7 year promotion plan to board level

Are you an experienced Principal Structural Engineer looking to progress into a team leadier in Cambridge?

A well established and thriving consultancy with 20 employees across two offices is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to take on a key technical role. This position offers the opportunity to be hands on with a massive variety of work, from barn conversions and high end residential extensions to large scale projects such as the University of Cambridge and student accommodations.

The successful Principal Structural Engineer will:

• Take a lead technical role, overseeing the design and delivery of building structures across multiple sectors,
• Provide essential office based supervision and mentorship to the junior engineering team,
• Conduct structural house surveys and produce detailed technical reports,
• Manage a diverse project portfolio, ensuring technical standards are met from initial concept to completion,
• Act as a technical authority within the office, solving complex engineering challenges on both small and large scale schemes,
• Foster and maintain the firm’s long standing relationships with repeat clients,
• Contribute to the long term growth and technical direction of the practice.

We are looking for a Principal Structural Engineer with:

• Significant experience in the UK building structures sector (a minimum of 6 years), specifically with residential and education projects,
• A hands on approach to engineering, with a passion for technical design and problem solving,
• The ability to work from the Cambridge office for the majority of the week to ensure effective teamwork,
• Strong communication skills, capable of managing client expectations and internal team workflows,
• A desire for a permanent role with clear opportunities for career progression within the company,
• Proven experience in a wide range of materials and project types, from refurbishments to new builds.

The Package

• £55,000 - £70,000,
• Annual Christmas Bonus (typically 3% of salary based on company performance),
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays,
• Life Assurance and a company work phone,
• A supportive, stable environment with a high volume of repeat business,
• Hybrid flexibility (up to 2 days working from home) once established in the team.

If you would like to hear more about this incredible opportunity, apply today and One Generation Recruitment Limited will be in touch shortly!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cambridge

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English