Job Title:
Principal Structural Engineer / Technical Director
Location:
Preston, Lancashire (Hybrid – 3 days in the office, 2 days WFH)
Contract Type:
Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
32 days annual leave (including bank holidays), life assurance, health cash plan, cycle to work scheme, rail season ticket scheme, car allowance, pension with employer contributions, and more.
Introduction:
We are recruiting for an experienced Principal Structural Engineer/ Technical Director on behalf of a well-established engineering consultancy based in Preston. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong technical expertise to lead and co-ordinate civil and structural design projects across a range of sectors including nuclear, utilities, water, and more. The role will offer the opportunity to oversee projects from design through to completion while supporting and mentoring a team of engineers.
Role Overview:
As a Principal Structural Engineer/ Technical Director, you will play a key leadership role, responsible for ensuring high-quality technical delivery across projects. You will be guiding and mentoring junior engineers while overseeing the technical outputs across the team. The role also requires strong project management skills to ensure projects are completed within budget and timeline constraints.
This position offers flexibility with the ability to work from home for part of the week. However, occasional travel to client sites and meetings...