Principal Civil/Structural Engineer

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic design consultancy in Surbiton is looking for an experienced Principal Civil/Structural Engineer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have experience with buildings and bridges, along with a variety of civil/structural projects. The role includes leading projects, client interaction, and hands-on design work. The company offers a flexible work environment and benefits including 25 days of holiday and healthcare coverage.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Healthcare

Critical illness insurance

Flexible working

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experienced Civil/Structural Engineer with buildings and bridges expertise.
• Proven track record in design of civil/structural infrastructure.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and conduct surveys.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and mentor junior staff.
• Attend client meetings and handle hands-on design.
• Design substations and other associated structures.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience in both steel and concrete

Project leadership and mentoring

Job description

Principal Civil/Structural Engineer
Surbiton KT5
£60k-£75k

Dynamic and creative design consultancy based in Surbiton requires an experienced Civil/Structural Engineer to join their team. Ideally you will have buildings and bridges experience as well as other structures – the firm works on a variety of civil/structural infrastructure projects including substation designs and projects in the power and energy sector.

The firm is a 40–strong financially robust practice with major top‑name clients. You will have the chance to make a real impact on how this business grows going forwards. They are a very social and friendly group at the office.

Excellent communication skills are essential as you will be attending meetings, site and dealing with clients as well as hands on design. Experience of leading projects, mentoring staff and issuing of fee bids is required.

Projects include design of substations, transformer foundations, gantries, equipment plinths and cable management platforms. They also get involved with large new footbridges over railways at stations, highways over rail bridges, lineside services and structures, platform extensions, station refurbs, substation design, HV cable route design, renewables schemes, embankment and cutting works, depot buildings and structures. You must be experienced in both steel and concrete. There will also be some survey work involved and occasional unsociable hours.

Collaboration is very important to this firm. The practice is flexible and friendly.

Benefits: 25 days holiday, healthcare, critical illness insurance, flexible working and bonus scheme.

Sam Robson

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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