Principal Structural Engineer

Calibre Search; Chorley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Flexible working arrangements

CPD and career development

Death-in-service benefit

Job summary

Calibre Search is recruiting a Senior/Principal Structural Engineer for its Chorley office. You will lead design, calculations and project delivery across residential, commercial, industrial and healthcare sectors.

The role blends technical leadership with business development as you mentor juniors and maintain strong client relationships. Applicants should hold a Civil/Structural Engineering degree, be a Chartered Engineer or working toward chartership, and demonstrate extensive UK consultancy

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is required.
• Chartered Engineer status with IStructE or ICE, or working toward chartership.
• Proven UK structural consultancy experience and building design delivery.
• Strong knowledge of Eurocodes, BS and UK Building Regulations.
• Experience designing RC, steel, masonry and timber structures.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to work independently and provide technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of structural projects from concept through to completion.
• Undertake and review calculations, drawings, reports and technical specifications.
• Provide technical guidance and support to engineers and technicians.
• Manage project programmes, resources, budgets and technical quality.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Support business development via fee proposals and client meetings.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, supporting their professional growth.
• Ensure designs comply with UK standards, Eurocodes, Building Regulations and HSE requirements.

Skills

Technical leadership

Client communication

Mentoring

Project management

Independent work

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Chartered Engineer (IStructE/ICE) or towards chartership

Tools

Tekla Structural Designer

SCIA Engineer

Tedds

MasterSeries

AutoCAD

Revit/BIM

Job description

Senior or Principal Structural Engineer

Location: Chorley, Lancashire

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

The Opportunity

An established and growing civil and structural engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Principal Structural Engineer to join its Chorley office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced structural engineer to join a well-established consultancy with a varied project portfolio across multiple sectors.

The position would suit an established Principal Structural Engineer looking for a new challenge, or an experienced Senior Structural Engineer ready to take the next step in their career.

You will play a key role in leading structural engineering projects, providing technical expertise, developing client relationships and supporting the continued growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of structural engineering projects from concept through to completion.
• Undertake and review structural calculations, drawings, reports and technical specifications.
• Provide technical guidance and support to engineers and technicians.
• Manage project programmes, resources, budgets and technical quality.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, contractors and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Support project delivery across a range of sectors, including residential, commercial, industrial, education and healthcare.
• Contribute to business development activities, including fee proposals and client meetings.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, supporting their technical and professional development.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant UK standards, Eurocodes, Building Regulations and health and safety requirements.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with IStructE or ICE, or an experienced Senior Structural Engineer working towards chartership.
• Strong experience within a UK structural engineering consultancy.
• Proven experience in the design and delivery of building structures.
• Strong technical knowledge of Eurocodes, British Standards and UK Building Regulations.
• Experience designing structures in reinforced concrete, steel, masonry and timber.
• Experience managing projects and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to work independently and provide technical leadership.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working on complex or large-scale building projects.
• Exposure to residential, commercial, industrial, education or healthcare sectors.
• Experience in refurbishment and adaptive reuse projects.
• Experience mentoring and developing engineers.
• An interest in progressing towards a more senior technical or management position.

Software

• Experience with one or more of the following:
• Tekla Structural Designer
• SCIA Engineer
• Tedds
• MasterSeries
• AutoCAD
• Revit / BIM

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Permanent opportunity with an established consultancy.
• Varied project portfolio across multiple sectors.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Pension scheme.
• Private medical insurance.
• Death-in-service benefit.
• Enhanced annual leave.
• Professional membership fees paid.
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.