Principal Structural Engineer
Atkins Search
Nottingham · posted 6 October 2026
Job type
full time
Location
Nottingham, East Midlands
Category
Engineering
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Overview
Atkins Search are currently recruiting for a Principal Structural Engineer to join a highly reputable, award-winning Engineering Consultancy based in Nottingham City Centre with hybrid working available.
Please note - Senior Structural Engineers will also be considered for the role of Principal Structural Engineer.
Client
Our client is an award winning Engineering Consultancy based in Nottingham who specialise in providing Civil and Structural Engineering solutions to clients across the private and public sectors. They have a relaxed, fun working environment with an unrivalled company culture and a knowledgeable team, including Chartered Engineers, who are engaged proud to work there!
Role
Due to continued growth and projects secured, our client is actively recruiting for a Principal Structural Engineer to play a key role in the structural design modelling and detailing structural elements of interesting projects including Extra Care, Commercial, Residential, Education and Higher Education, Leisure and Retail etc. With this type of portfolio, they can offer prospective employees a diversity in workload and a chance to truly shine as you become integral to the ongoing growth of the business.
Person
The ideal Principal Structural Engineer:
5-7+ years’ experience in Structural Engineering
Proficient in Revit and CAD software package and excellent IT skills
Able to effectively work autonomously and also within a team
Achieved accredited Engineering Technician status (i.e. EngTech) or working towards – this can be supported and funded
Achieved Chartered Status with MIStructE or MICE
Able to meet deadlines with strong organisational skills
Able to lead projects
Mentor and support Assistant Engineers and Technicians
Experience of TEKLA (or equivalent)
Remuneration
My client’s core business focus is to work together to deliver lasting, successful, quality outcomes and a positive legacy. As their employees are the heart of their business, their priority is to keep them happy and safe. Some of the exciting perks and benefits that they offer a Principal Structural Engineer can include:
A highly competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience)
Pension contribution
Annual bonus
Flexible working hours
Generous annual leave entitlement
Annual salary review
Hybrid working
Professional training and development
Mileage and expense reimbursement
Laptop and mobile phone
Regular social events
Fun, relaxed working environment
Clear career path and realistic opportunities to progress
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