Principal Structural Engineer

Senior or Principal Structural Engineer Location: Chorley, Lancashire Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience The Opportunity An established and growing civil and structural engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Principal Structural Engineer to join its Chorley office. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced structural engineer to join a well-established consultancy with a varied project portfolio across multiple sectors. The position would suit an established Principal Structural Engineer looking for a new challenge, or an experienced Senior Structural Engineer ready to take the next step in their career. You will play a key role in leading structural engineering projects, providing technical expertise, developing client relationships and supporting the continued growth of the business. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and delivery of structural engineering projects from concept through to completion. Undertake and review structural calculations, drawings, reports and technical specifications. Provide technical guidance and support to engineers and technicians. Manage project programmes, resources, budgets and technical quality. Coordinate with clients, architects, contractors and multidisciplinary design teams. Develop and maintain strong client relationships. Support project delivery across a range of sectors, including residential, commercial, industrial, education and healthcare. Contribute to business development activities, including fee proposals and client meetings. Mentor and develop junior engineers, supporting their technical and professional development. Ensure designs comply with relevant UK standards, Eurocodes, Building Regulations and health and safety requirements. Requirements Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. Chartered Engineer (CEng) with IStructE or ICE, or an experienced Senior Structural Engineer working towards chartership. Strong experience within a UK structural engineering consultancy. Proven experience in the design and delivery of building structures. Strong technical knowledge of Eurocodes, British Standards and UK Building Regulations. Experience designing structures in reinforced concrete, steel, masonry and timber. Experience managing projects and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. Excellent communication and client-facing skills. Ability to work independently and provide technical leadership. Desirable Experience Experience working on complex or large-scale building projects. Exposure to residential, commercial, industrial, education or healthcare sectors. Experience in refurbishment and adaptive reuse projects. Experience mentoring and developing engineers. An interest in progressing towards a more senior technical or management position. Software Experience with one or more of the following: Tekla Structural Designer SCIA Engineer Tedds MasterSeries AutoCAD Revit / BIM What's on Offer? Competitive salary, dependent on experience. Permanent opportunity with an established consultancy. Varied project portfolio across multiple sectors. Opportunities for career progression and professional development. Flexible working arrangements. Pension scheme. Private medical insurance. Death-in-service benefit. Enhanced annual leave. Professional membership fees paid. Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Employee Assistance Programme. Interested? If you are a Principal Structural Engineer or an experienced Senior Structural Engineer looking for your next opportunity in the Chorley area, we'd welcome a confidential conversation. Apply today or get in touch to discuss the role in more detail. Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.