Principal Civil / Structural Engineer

Matchtech; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent player in the oil and gas sector seeks a Principal Civil / Structural Engineer for their Aberdeen office. This role involves leading a team, ensuring technical quality, and delivering value engineering solutions on petrochemical projects. The ideal candidate will possess a BEng, chartered status, and experience in the sector, contributing to innovative and impactful designs in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements (3 days in office / 2 remote)

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Opportunity to work on challenging projects

Qualifications

• Considerable experience as a Civil/Structural Engineer in the petrochemical sector.
• Knowledge of Energy Sector industry norms and specifications.
• Competence in foundation and structure design.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers and designers in petrochemical projects.
• Oversee technical quality of work and compliance with budgets.
• Develop and communicate design documents effectively.

Skills

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Value Engineering

Technical Quality Assurance

Education

BEng in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered status with ICE or IStructE

Job description

Our client, a prominent player in the oil and gas sector, is currently seeking a Principal Civil / Structural Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. Based out of the Aberdeen office, you will lead a team of engineers and designers, supporting the broader multi-disciplinary design and construction teams working on petrochemical projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communicating confidently and authoritatively with clients
• Challenging and delivering value engineering solutions
• Maintaining the required technical quality of work produced by the Civil and Structural team
• Ensuring all assigned work complies with the agreed budget and schedule
• Reviewing and checking drawings, calculations, specifications and related documentation for civil and structural works
• Developing design documents, reports and specifications
• Communicating designs effectively to the wider teams
• Delivering presentations to both internal and external stakeholders
• Assisting in developing the knowledge and skills of the Civil and Structural team
• Leading and managing teams effectively
• Supporting and guiding junior team members
• Ensuring safety by design with a strong focus on assessing and articulating risks
• Appreciating the requirements of temporary works

Job Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A BEng in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Chartered status with ICE or IStructE
• Considerable experience as a Civil/Structural Engineer in the petrochemical sector
• Knowledge of Energy Sector industry norms and specifications
• Competence in the design of foundations, pipe supports, pipe racks/tracks, rotating equipment supports, gas process structures, drainage, steel, concrete and temporary works
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work within a team environment
• A UK driving licence
• Offshore experience (beneficial but not essential)

Benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements - (3 days in office / 2 remote if preferred)
• Opportunity to work on exciting and challenging petrochemical projects
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

If you are an experienced Civil/Structural Engineer with a strong background in the petrochemical sector, our client would love to hear from you. This role offers a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to lead a talented team on impactful projects. Apply now to join the team in Aberdeen.