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Senior Structural Engineer

Job Posted: 13 days ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Rushden, Northamptonshire

Expire in: 15 days

Job Description

Principal Engineer - Structural Engineering

An established, award-winning, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Principal Engineer to join its existing structural engineering teams in Higham Ferrers or Peterborough.

The successful candidate will work with a range of major international clients across sectors including automotive, commercial, industrial, retail, education and residential, providing high-quality structural engineering solutions from concept through to completion.

Key Responsibilities of this Principal Structural Engineer role;

Act as the main client contact for structural engineering projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
Undertake detailed structural analysis and design in accordance with relevant codes and standards.
Oversee departmental workload, resource planning, budgets and financial performance, ensuring efficient project delivery and protection of margins.
Mentor and support engineers and technical staff, encouraging a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
Develop and maintain strong client relationships, providing expert structural engineering advice and solutions.
Review and approve engineering designs, specifications and reports to ensure compliance with company and industry standards.
Keep up to date with industry developments, technologies and best practice, incorporating these into project delivery where appropriate.
Collaborate with architects, contractors and other stakeholders to ensure effective project coordination and delivery.
Oversee site visits, inspections and responses to contractor queries during construction.

Essential Criteria of this Principal Structural Engineer role;

Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
Chartered Engineer status with the Institution of Structural Engineers.
10-15 years' post-graduate experience, with relevant experience across industrial, residential and/or infrastructure projects.
Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams and complex engineering projects.
Strong technical capability in the conceptual and detailed design of structures using concrete, steel, masonry and timber.
Experience managing projects through all stages, from concept and design through to completion and coordination.
Proficiency with AutoCAD, together with experience using Eurocodes, finite element analysis and structural design software such as TEKLA and TEDDS.
Strong commercial understanding, including fee proposals, margins, bids and resource planning.
Excellent communication, report-writing and presentation skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with senior stakeholders.

The Opportunity of Principal Structural Engineer;

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced structural engineer to take a senior leadership role within a growing, technically focused engineering consultancy, contributing to major projects while developing client relationships, teams and commercial performance. For more information please get in touch today

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