Principal Engineer - Buildings

Rendel Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks a Principal Engineer - Buildings to lead projects in London. The role involves overseeing complex infrastructure and building assignments while managing teams and ensuring high-quality deliverables. Candidates should hold a Chartered Engineer qualification, possess structural engineering consultancy experience, and have extensive knowledge of design processes. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working options

Supportive team environment

Ongoing training and career development

Sports & Social Club events

Paid volunteer days

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer with a post-graduate qualification.
• Experience in structural engineering consultancy on complex buildings or infrastructure projects.
• Working knowledge of structural processes and design.
• Experience in concrete and steel design, connections, and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead assignments on large, complex buildings and infrastructure projects.
• Conduct structural design and analysis using advanced software.
• Monitor staff time and budgets for assignments.
• Assist in managing the design process and liaising with clients.

Skills

Chartered Engineer qualification

Structural Engineering Consultancy experience

Knowledge of structural processes and design

Experience in concrete and steel design

Knowledge of Eurocodes

Experience with structural analysis software

Familiarity with 3D BIM

Experience in large-scale projects

Education

Post-graduate qualification in a relevant subject

Tools

LUSAS

MIDAS

Job description

🏗️ Principal Engineer - Buildings | London | Shape the Future

Are you ready to lead the charge on ground breaking projects?

At Rendel , part of the global Ingérop Group , we’ve been delivering innovative engineering solutions for over 180 years . With offices across the UK and Sydney , we provide expert design and technical solutions for the most challenging global projects in infrastructure , energy , and industry . Our legacy includes pioneering work on High-Speed Rail, Nuclear Power, Ports, Bridges , and much more.

We’re looking for a Principal Engineer - Buildings to join our dynamic London team and take a leading role in delivering high-profile projects across the globe.

🔧 What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and undertake assignments in the UK and overseas on large, complex buildings and / or infrastructure projects
• Undertake structural design and analysis using high-end analysis and design software across a broad range of structural types, including industrial buildings or infrastructure schemes, using various international standards
• Monitor staff time and budgets against assignment programme and agree appropriate actions where necessary
• Assist in the management of the design process that may include other related design disciplines
• Assist with coordinating design as part of an internal team and liaising with external associated professionals and our clients
• Assist in the planning and organisation of resources, to maximise fee income and resource utilisation
• Assist and support the development and maintenance of a high level of technical capability to deliver the service offerings targeted
• Adopt procedures for standardisation of work products and deliverables, and peer review to ensure consistency and excellence in service delivery of the Company’s technical work product

🧠 What We’re Looking For

We need a strong technical engineer with leadership capabilities who is ready to make an impact on some of the world’s most exciting and complex projects. Ideally, you’ll bring :

• A Chartered Engineer qualification with a post-graduate qualification in a relevant subject
• Structural Engineering Consultancy experience on large, complex buildings and / or infrastructure projects
• Working knowledge of structural processes and design, with a particular emphasis on data interpretation, design & analysis, construction and advanced numerical modelling
• Experience in concrete and steel design of buildings, connections, heavy civils, infrastructure projects
• Extensive knowledge of Eurocodes and other national and international industry standards, contracts, methodologies, procedures and best practice
• Experience of structural analysis / finite element software (e.g. LUSAS, MIDAS) for structures and design of structural elements in common materials i.e. steel, concrete, composite, fibre reinforced concrete and CFRP
• Familiarity with managing projects involving 3D BIM
• Experience predominantly in large-scale, high-profile buildings or infrastructure projects for a range of Clients in various construction market sectors

💼 What’s in It for You?

• Competitive salary and benefits package (pension, profit share, medical insurance, etc.)
• Hybrid working options for better work‑life balance
• Supportive team environment with a strong focus on wellbeing
• Ongoing training, CPD, and career development
• Opportunities to work on technically challenging projects across the UK and globally
• A vibrant Sports & Social Club that organises events, games, entertainment, and recreational activities to promote camaraderie and fun outside of work
• Paid volunteer days, French lessons, and more!

📢 Ready to build something that lasts?

Take the next step in your career and join a team where your work will shape the world around us. Apply now!

👉 Visit our website to find out more : https://www.rendel-ltd.com/careers