Principal Civil / Structural Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A key player in the oil and gas sector is seeking a Principal Civil / Structural Engineer to join their team in Manchester. This hybrid role involves leading engineering projects, mentoring team members, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. The ideal candidate will hold an MEng or MSc in Civil or Structural Engineering and Chartered status. This position offers opportunities for career progression within the engineering team.

Qualifications

• Minimum MEng or MSc in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered status with a relevant professional body is required.
• Experience in the full cycle of project design delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from a technical perspective, ensuring quality.
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and technicians.

Skills

Project design delivery

Technical guidance

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

MEng or MSc in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered status with a relevant professional body

Job description

Job Description

Our client, a key player in the oil and gas sector, is presently looking for a Principal Civil / Structural Engineer to join their team on a contract basis based in Manchester. This role is pivotal, requiring you to lead projects, represent the civil and structural engineering discipline to clients, and coordinate and manage teams to ensure delivery aligns with quality, programme, and budget standards. You will offer specialist civil and structural support across a variety of projects in multiple sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

Production of high-quality civil and structural engineering deliverables in a timely and cost-effective manner
Lead projects from a technical perspective, ensuring the required technical quality of work
Effective communication with other disciplines and construction teams
Confidently and authoritatively communicate with clients
Challenge existing processes to deliver value engineering solutions
Lead, support, and mentor team members
Assist in developing the knowledge and skills of the Civil and Structural team, including training and technical development of engineers
Opportunity to progress into a leadership role within the Civil & Structural Engineering team, including management and business development responsibilities

Job Requirements:

Minimum MEng or MSc in Civil or Structural Engineering
Chartered status with a relevant professional body
Experience in the full cycle of project design delivery, from inception to detailed design
Experience working within multidisciplinary teams and providing technical guidance to Graduate Engineers and technicians
Excellent communication skills

More Information:

This is a hybrid role, with the office based in Manchester and occasional visits to other offices and sites.

It offers the potential for career progression into a leadership role within the Civil & Structural Engineering team.
If you are a highly experienced Principal Engineer looking for an opportunity to lead projects and develop your career in the oil and gas sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team