Principal Engineer (Structures)

London Borough Of Merton; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented and enthusiastic qualified structural engineer to join the Sustainable Transport and Highways team at Merton Council. The role focuses on the safety and maintenance of crucial council structures, perfect for someone eager to contribute to a vibrant borough while developing their professional skills.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Local Government Pension Scheme

Excellent Holiday Entitlement

Flexible Working

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level with a recognised professional qualification.
• Experience in construction project management and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the council’s bridges and structures are safe and well maintained.
• Manage a diverse range of schemes including contractors and consultants.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders across multiple projects.

Skills

Project Management

Construction Management

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Engineering

Recognised Professional Qualification

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic qualified structural engineer to join our team.

As part of the Sustainable Transport and Highways team, you will be responsible for ensuring the council’s bridges and structures are safe and well maintained.

We are looking for a candidate who understands highways structures and their maintenance processes and procedures. You will need experience in construction project management and contract administration. The role requires the project management of a diverse range of schemes including managing contractors and consultants. You will need to be educated to degree level with a recognised professional qualification.

You will also need to be a team player, working with internal and external stakeholders across multiple projects and working closely with the other members of the team as well as officers within other teams dealing with issues.

You will be highly motivated, with a flexible approach and an eagerness to develop existing competencies as well as attaining new skills.

What we offer:

Merton is a dynamic and thriving borough, offering a unique blend of urban and green spaces, with Wimbledon’s world-renowned tennis courts and bustling local high streets. As part of our team, you’ll be joining an organisation that is driven by our shared values and commitment to the future of Merton.

At Merton Council, we are Merton United—One Borough, One Team. We are committed to nurturing civic pride, building a sustainable future, and creating a borough where sport and active living are at the heart of our communities.

We pride ourselves on creating a workplace that encourages creativity, supports wellbeing, and delivers real, tangible impacts in the community.

Merton Council offers a competitive salary and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, excellent holiday entitlement and flexible working.

The role benefits from hybrid working with at least 3 days a week at the Civic Centre in Morden.

There are great transport links to the Civic Centre, with the Morden Northern Line Underground Station very close by, with travel into central London taking just 25 minutes. We are also a 10-minute walk from Morden Road Tram Stop and both Morden South and South Merton Railway Stations.

Please see our why work for us page on our website for more information about a great range of benefits that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit youWork for Merton : Working for us | Merton Council