Principal Civil/Structural Engineer

NRL; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

NRL is seeking a Principal Civil/Structural Engineer to join their Middlesbrough team on a 6-month, on-site basis. You will lead the civil and structural design effort, coordinate with cross-disciplinary teams and ensure delivery to programme milestones.

The role demands Chartered status or working towards Chartership, strong design principles, and hands-on use of STAAD Pro. Collaborative environment offers exposure to infrastructure projects and career development.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering (e.g., MEng or BEng).
• Chartered Engineer status with a relevant professional body, or working towards Chartership.
• Strong understanding of civil and structural design principles.
• Familiarity with STAAD Pro or similar design and analysis software.
• Knowledge of materials, construction processes and relevant industry standards.
• Excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare detailed civil and structural design documents, including layouts, reports and calculations.
• Support Principal/Lead Engineers by reviewing and checking design deliverables.
• Conduct site visits and surveys to gather information for design development.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to meet project milestones.
• Produce technical documentation and reports, clearly communicating project progress.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes and client requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Manage multiple tasks effectively while delivering work on time and to specification.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Civil / Structural Engineer to join a growing engineering team in Middlesbrough. This position is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys delivering high-quality design work and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams. The role offers exposure to challenging projects within a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

Rate

Location and Working Pattern

Middlesbrough – on-site with some flexibility.

37 hours per week.

6 month contract, initially

Client Overview

Our client is a leading provider of infrastructure services, delivering engineering and construction solutions across multiple sectors. They are committed to innovation, safety and sustainability, and offer opportunities for growth within a collaborative setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare detailed civil and structural design documents, including layouts, reports and calculations.
• Support Principal/Lead Engineers by reviewing and checking design deliverables.
• Conduct site visits and surveys to gather information for design development.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to meet project milestones.
• Produce technical documentation and reports, clearly communicating project progress.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes and client requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Manage multiple tasks effectively while delivering work on time and to specification.

Must-have Requirements

• Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering (e.g., MEng or BEng).
• Chartered Engineer status with a relevant professional body, or working towards Chartership.
• Strong understanding of civil and structural design principles.
• Familiarity with STAAD Pro or similar design and analysis software.
• Knowledge of materials, construction processes and relevant industry standards.
• Excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice-to-have Skills

• Experience in continuous improvement or process optimisation.
• Previous involvement in major infrastructure or nuclear projects.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Engaging projects within a collaborative and innovative team.