An established, award-winning, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Principal Engineer to join its existing structural engineering teams in Higham Ferrers or Peterborough.

The successful candidate will work with a range of major international clients across sectors including automotive, commercial, industrial, retail, education and residential , providing high-quality structural engineering solutions from concept through to completion.

• Act as the main client contact for structural engineering projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
• Undertake detailed structural analysis and design in accordance with relevant codes and standards.
• Oversee departmental workload, resource planning, budgets and financial performance, ensuring efficient project delivery and protection of margins.
• Mentor and support engineers and technical staff, encouraging a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, providing expert structural engineering advice and solutions.
• Review and approve engineering designs, specifications and reports to ensure compliance with company and industry standards.
• Keep up to date with industry developments, technologies and best practice, incorporating these into project delivery where appropriate.
• Collaborate with architects, contractors and other stakeholders to ensure effective project coordination and delivery.
• Oversee site visits, inspections and responses to contractor queries during construction.

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status with the Institution of Structural Engineers.
• 10-15 years' post-graduate experience , with relevant experience across industrial, residential and/or infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams and complex engineering projects.
• Strong technical capability in the conceptual and detailed design of structures using concrete, steel, masonry and timber .
• Experience managing projects through all stages, from concept and design through to completion and coordination.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD , together with experience using Eurocodes, finite element analysis and structural design software such as TEKLA and TEDDS .
• Strong commercial understanding, including fee proposals, margins, bids and resource planning.
• Excellent communication, report-writing and presentation skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with senior stakeholders.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced structural engineer to take a senior leadership role within a growing, technically focused engineering consultancy, contributing to major projects while developing client relationships, teams and commercial performance. For more information please get in touch today!