Principal Structural Engineer

Blueprint Recruitment Solutions; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading structural engineering organisation in the UK is seeking an experienced Principal Structural Engineer to support operations on a hybrid basis. The ideal candidate will manage structural designs across various projects while mentoring a team of professionals. A competitive salary between £50,000 and £65,000 is offered, along with a pension scheme and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Ongoing career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Principal Structural Engineer or similar position.
• Strong understanding of structural systems design and delivery.
• Effective at managing and overseeing teams through varied projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and delivery of structural designs.
• Provide technical guidance on structural elements and systems.
• Mentor a team of professionals and nurture development.

Skills

Management of structural teams

Effective communication

Stakeholder management

Leadership skills

Education

Chartered status with ICE or IStructE

Tools

Tekla

Robot

Revit

Job description

Are you looking to expand your skillset and knowledge within a supportive environment?

Our client, a leading structural engineering organisation, is looking for a seasoned Principal Structural Engineer to support their operations, in a permanent position. The successful candidate will be required to work on a hybrid basis, attending their London office three days a week. Come and join this dynamic organisation, expanding your portfolio by working on a variety of commercial, industrial, hospitality, retail, and leisure projects.

• Competitive salary ranging from £50,000-£65,000 (subject to experience).
• Company pension scheme, generous annual leave, and ongoing career development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and delivery of structural engineering designs within a variety of projects, whilst following industry regulations and standards.
• Provide technical guidance and support on a variety structural elements and systems, taking secure materials and construction methods into consideration.
• Build and maintain rapport with industry professionals, stakeholders, clients, and government bodies, ensuring requirements are being met and implemented.
• Support and mentor a team of professionals, nurturing professional development, high quality performance, and collaborative working.
• Manage the project's design and review processes with the use of relevant software tools, whilst ensuring designs remain sustainable and efficient.
• Ensure that all work complies with relevant building regulations, security and safety protocols, and other key legislations.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as a Principal Structural Engineer, or a similar position, ideally working on Industrial, Retail, Hospitality, Commercial, and Leisure projects.
• Actively working towards, or at, a chartered status with ICE or IStructE.
• Strong understanding with the design and delivery of structural systems, with the use of relevant software tools, such as Tekla, Robot, and Revit, and other relevant tools.
• Profound acknowledgement of current building regulations, Eurocodes, and key legislations.
• Demonstratable experience with managing and overseeing a team of technicians and engineers through a variety projects.
• Effective communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients, stakeholders, and other relevant professionals