Principal Structural Engineer

Role purpose

About AESG

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the structural engineering function for major projects from concept through completion; define technical strategies aligned with client objectives, regulations, and delivery requirements.
• Review and approve complex structural designs, calculations, and specifications; act as primary technical authority in client and project meetings.
• Mentor senior engineers, engineers, graduates, and BIM teams; oversee quality assurance, technical audits, compliance checks, and design reviews.
• Drive innovation through advanced analysis, BIM-enabled workflows, and parametric or digital tools.
• Manage relationships with clients, contractors, authorities, and key stakeholders; support technical proposals, presentations, and pursuits for new work.
• Promote a strong HSE and quality culture across projects.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering and 12–15 years of relevant experience.
• Strong background in concrete, steel, and advanced structural analysis; demonstrated delivery of complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong business acumen and ability to contribute to growth initiatives.
• Chartered status or equivalent professional registration is preferred.

Competencies and professional skills

• Leadership and management, communication, collaboration, diplomacy, negotiation, and client relationship building.
• Strategic planning, budget management, innovation, and openness to software and automation.
• Demonstrated discipline expertise, project management, operational delivery, and ability to resolve complex project issues.
• The stated knowledge base includes industry participation in professional groups and conferences, and line management of graduates and coordinators.