Principal Structural Engineer, Team Lead

Principal Structural Engineer, Team Leader

Permanent | Leeds | £55,000–£65,000 (Negotiable depending on experience)

Are you an experienced structural engineer ready to take the next step into a leadership role?
We’re looking for a confident and people-focused engineer to lead a talented team delivering projects that shape skylines across Yorkshire and beyond.

About the Role

This is a pivotal position within a well-established Leeds Civil & Structural team of around 40 engineers and technicians, forming part of a 60-strong multidisciplinary office. You’ll lead a team of 5–8 engineers and technicians, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and project leadership across a diverse portfolio including healthcare, education, residential, leisure, and commercial schemes.

You’ll balance hands-on technical involvement with management and coaching responsibilities, creating an environment where people thrive and projects succeed. You’ll also contribute to business development and help shape the strategic direction of the team in the region.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and develop a growing team of engineers and technicians, fostering professional growth and technical excellence.

• Manage delivery across multiple projects — ensuring quality, financial performance, and client satisfaction.

• Act as a trusted technical lead, guiding complex design decisions and supporting your team’s development.

• Collaborate with senior colleagues to drive innovation, efficiency, and best practice.

• Build strong relationships with clients and project partners, identifying opportunities for future work.

What We’re Looking For

• Chartered (MIStructE or MICE), or near-chartered with a clear route to completion.

• Around 10+ years of experience in structural engineering, with proven leadership in project delivery.

• Strong people management skills — someone who enjoys mentoring others and helping them realise their potential.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build trust across teams and clients alike.

• A proactive mindset — motivated by collaboration, continual improvement, and doing what’s right.

This role would suit a Senior or Principal Engineer looking to step up into a broader leadership position within a supportive, employee-owned organisation.

Why Join?

• Employee-Owned Structure – where everyone has a stake in success.

• Award-Winning Training & Development – structured pathways for career growth.

• Investors in People Platinum Accreditation – held by fewer than 1% of accredited organisations.

• Hybrid Working – typically up to 2 days from home, depending on performance and project needs.

   

If you’re ready to lead, mentor, and make a real impact — while working on projects that matter — we’d love to hear from you.

Shape the future of the Leeds skyline!