Principal Structural Engineer

Strata Construction Consulting; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design consultancy in London is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer with at least eight years of experience in the UK. This role involves project management, supervising junior engineers, and working across diverse sectors. Candidates should be proficient in structural design and software like SCIA and Tekla. The position offers flexible working and various benefits, including performance bonuses and professional membership support.

Benefits

Buy or sell annual leave

Up to £1,500 referral scheme

Performance bonuses

Flexible/hybrid working

Annual professional membership fee

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years’ experience in a UK design consultancy.
• Experience in delegating and supervising junior team members.
• Competent in designing structures in concrete, steelwork, timber, and masonry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project management and task execution.
• Ensure timely project delivery within budget.
• Mentor junior team members and foster client relationships.

Skills

Project Management

Structural Design

Mentoring

Client Communication

Software Proficiency (SCIA, Tekla)

Education

MEng or BEng in Civil Engineering

Tools

SCIA

Tekla Structural Designer

Job description

Overview

Are you an accomplished and energetic Principal Structural Engineer with a minimum of eight years’ experience? Perhaps, you are looking for a better work/life balance? Or want to work on a wider variety of projects? Then, this role is right for you!

At present, we are acting on behalf of our well-established client to find a Principal Structural Engineer for their new office, which will be located in Waterloo.

The senior engineer oversees project management and task execution on a daily basis, with limited supervision, to guarantee timely delivery within allocated budget and schedule, while upholding high standards of quality. This entails effective communication with clients, fellow consultants, and team members to establish and uphold project objectives, fostering positive client relationships. Additionally, mentoring junior team members is an integral aspect of this role!

What’s On Offer

• An opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects in the heart of London which includes the following sectors: Residential, Commercial, Health, Education, Leisure and Refurbishment.
• To change the future of engineering by working towards Net Zero and focusing on sustainability.
• To have the freedom to undertake project management and financial control of small and medium sized projects.
• Benefits include:
• Buy or sell annual leave.
• Up to £1,500 referral scheme!
• Performance bonuses.
• Flexible/hybrid working.
• Membership fee for one professional body of your choice every year.

What You Need To Succeed

• A minimum of eight years’ experience working for a UK design consultancy.
• Experience in delegating and supervising junior team members.
• Competent in designing structures in concrete, steelwork, timber and masonry.
• Proficient in structural software such as SCIA and Tekla Structural Designer.
• Chartered with IStructE or ICE (preferred but not essential).
• MEng or BEng in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).