Principal / Associate Structural Engineer
Cardiff, South Wales | £45,000 – £55,000 DOE
We’re on the lookout for a driven Principal or Associate Structural Engineer who’s ready to lead, mentor, and make a meaningful impact across a wide variety of projects.
Whether you’re already Chartered or on the path to it, if you’ve got the technical skill and leadership mindset, we want to hear from you.
What you'll be doing
- Lead the design of building structures across major sectors using steel, concrete, timber & masonry
- Manage a small team delivering projects from £1m to £20m, while juggling resourcing, fees, timelines, and quality
- Act as a key point of contact for clients, design teams, and internal stakeholders
- Conduct building inspections and structural reports with sound recommendations for remedial work
- Support and mentor junior engineers and technicians
- Report directly to Directors on project progress, financials, and QA compliance
What we're looking for
- 5–7 years' structural design experience across a variety of building types
- Degree-qualified (BEng/MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering)
- Chartered or actively working towards IStructE or ICE chartership
- Confident in Tedds and Tekla Structures (or similar)
- Proven experience managing multiple projects and communicating clearly with all stakeholders
- Strong technical and analytical design skills, with a keen eye for detail
- Full UK driving license (required)
Tools & Support Provided:
- Access to ongoing CPD events and technical courses
- Mentoring from in-house Chartered Engineers
- Assistance and funding support towards Chartership applications
What’s in It for you
- Competitive salary & Annual Bonus: £45k – £55k depending on experience
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Flexible working environment
- Hybrid working (office days to be agreed at interview)
- Company Pension Scheme
- Projects that make an impact – across residential, commercial, healthcare, renewable energy, and more
If you're a confident designer with leadership ambitions and a passion for pushing projects forward then apply now and be part of a consultancy that’s quietly making big moves in the structural engineering world.
INDENGHV
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee mentoring programme
- Financial planning services
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person
