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Principal Structural Engineer

Bristol, gb💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-26 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead structural design and delivery for complex infrastructure projects across rail, aviation, energy, and data centers, acting as a trusted technical adviser to clients.

Role type

Principal Structural Engineer (Technical Lead & Client Advisor)

Builds

Structural designs and technical solutions for critical infrastructure

Domain

Civil Engineering / Infrastructure (Rail, Aviation, Energy, Data Centres)

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Chartered status (IStructE/ICE), advanced engineering judgement, technical leadership, client relationship management, team coaching, multidisciplinary collaboration, sustainable design principles

Preferred skills

Experience in rail, aviation, energy, or data centres, expertise in steel/concrete/timber

Technologies

Structural analysis software, BIM tools, CAD

Responsibilities

Lead structural design and delivery of projects, develop structural concepts and design philosophies, act as a trusted adviser to clients, coach and develop engineers, collaborate with architects and contractors, promote sustainable and low-carbon design approaches

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic client influence

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