Principal / Associate Structural Engineer
Cardiff, South Wales £45,000 – £55,000 DOE
We are working with a leading company who are seeking a driven Principal or Associate Structural Engineer to join their growing team. This is a key leadership role, offering the opportunity to lead projects, mentor engineers, and make a meaningful impact across a diverse portfolio of work.
You will be involved in a wide range of projects, taking responsibility for technical delivery while supporting the development of the wider team and contributing to the continued growth of the practice.
Whether you are already Chartered or working towards Chartership, if you have strong technical capability alongside a leadership mindset, we would be keen to speak with 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)
What’s in it for you
- Access to ongoing CPD events and technical courses
- Assistance and funding support towards Chartership applications and mentoring from in-house Chartered Engineers
- 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
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
