Leeds (Hybrid Working Available)
£60,000 – £75,000 + Industry-Leading Pension + Benefits

I'm partnering with a respected, long-standing civil and structural engineering consultancy that continues to grow across the region. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality engineering solutions and a real commitment to staff development, they're now looking to appoint a Principal or Associate Structural Engineer to help lead their Leeds team.

This is a key senior appointment offering genuine progression, technical leadership responsibilities and the chance to work on a wide portfolio of complex, rewarding projects across commercial, residential, industrial and public-sector environments.

If you're an experienced structural engineer looking for a leadership platform within a people-focused consultancy, this is an excellent opportunity.

As a senior member of the team, you will take a hands-on and strategic role across project delivery, resource leadership and client relationships:

• Lead and oversee structural engineering design across a range of building types and materials.

• Provide technical direction, checking and approval of drawings, calculations, designs and specifications.

• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated, buildable design solutions.

• Mentor and support junior engineers, helping to develop technical capability and confidence.

• Act as a client-facing lead engineer, strengthening relationships and ensuring repeat business.

• Contribute to bids, proposals, fee development and wider business growth initiatives.

• Take a lead role in project management—programme, quality, risk and delivery oversight.

• Degree-qualified in Structural or Civil Engineering (MEng/BEng).

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status via ICE or IStructE.

• Minimum 10 years' experience delivering structural engineering projects.

• Strong technical understanding across concrete, steel, timber and masonry structures.

• Familiarity with modern design tools and structural analysis software.

• Confident communicator and able to manage client relationships effectively.

• Experience leading project teams and supporting business development is highly desirable.

• Someone enthusiastic, collaborative and able to inspire a team.

You'll join a consultancy known for its strong culture, excellent retention and commitment to staff wellbeing and progression. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary reflective of experience.

• Exceptional pension scheme — significantly above industry standard.

• Holiday purchase scheme + Birthday Leave.

• Support with professional memberships and fees.

• Hybrid and flexible working options.

• Access to a comprehensive benefits portal (discounts, healthcare support, cycle to work, etc).

• Continuous CPD, internal training and clear routes to technical or management progression.

• Varied, high-quality project work that will challenge and develop you.

If you're a Principal or Associate Structural Engineer looking for a senior role with autonomy, growth and long-term opportunity, I'd welcome a confidential conversation.

Sam Wakley
Recruitment Consultant – C&S Engineering
Anderselite | Connecting People with Purpose

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