Principal Structural Engineer

Walker Dendle Technical Kent, England Jun 20, 2026

Type Temporary
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite
Contract Permanent

Principal Structural Engineer focuses on current workload is a diverse mixture of both new-build and refurbishment projects with project values up to £75million in commercial, residential, leisure and education sectors.

What the role involves

  • Current workload is a diverse mixture of both new-build and refurbishment projects with project values up to £75million in commercial, residential, leisure and education sectors.

Skills and requirements

  • Candidates will need to be a Chartered (or near) Member of IStructE and/or ICE with extensive structural engineering design and project-running experience gained in UK consultancy.
  • Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply.

Confirmed role details

  • Top base salary and extensive benefits combined with serious scope for career progression.
  • Walker Dendle Technical Limited acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions.

Candidate fit

  • technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving

Additional role context

  • Premier North West Kent consultancy requires a Principal Structural Engineers to join the well-established 25-strong satellite office of a Top 20 consultancy.
  • They should be technically strong and be looking to progress their career in large owner-managed consultancy with progression through the ranks.
  • Walker Dendle Technical is committed to equal opportunity and diversity.
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