Principal Structural Engineer – Inverness

Inverness

New
Location
Inverness
Job type
Permanent
Seniority
Lead
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Job description

Principal Structural Engineer – Inverness

Are you an experienced Principal Structural Engineer looking for an opportunity to take a leading role within an established consultancy? Do you want to work on a varied range of projects while helping shape the development of an engineering team?

An established civil and structural engineering consultancy with over 30 years' experience delivering projects throughout Scotland and across the UK is looking to appoint a Principal Structural Engineer to join its Inverness team.

The practice works across a broad range of sectors, providing structural and civil design, detailing, inspections and engineering consultancy services.

The Role

Lead the delivery of structural engineering projects from initial concept through to detailed design and construction.
Take responsibility for the technical quality and coordination of structural designs.
Undertake and review structural calculations for a range of building projects, using materials including steel, reinforced concrete, timber and masonry.
Manage project programmes, resources and technical deliverables.
Build and maintain relationships with clients, architects, contractors and other design professionals.
Provide technical guidance, mentoring and support to engineers and technicians within the team.
Attend client and project meetings, representing the practice and helping develop new business opportunities.
Ensure designs comply with relevant British Standards, Eurocodes and industry regulations.About You

Degree-qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering.
Chartered Engineer status with the ICE or IStructE.
Significant experience within a UK structural engineering consultancy.
Strong technical knowledge of structural design across steel, concrete, timber and masonry.
Experience leading projects, reviewing designs and taking responsibility for technical delivery.
Confident managing client relationships and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams.
Previous experience mentoring and developing junior engineers.
Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.What's on Offer?

Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
Flexible working arrangements.
A nine-day working fortnight.
Personal pension and group healthcare scheme.
Support for continued professional development and further training.
The opportunity to take a senior leadership role within an established consultancy.
Varied projects across a range of sectors throughout Scotland.If you're an experienced Structural Engineer ready to take the next step in your career and play a key role within an established consultancy, please call me on (phone number removed) or email me at

Advert last confirmed live on 11 November 2026 · Partner reference 225819139