Principal Structural Engineer

Verelogic IT Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established structural engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to join their Derby office. The role involves leading structural design projects, mentoring junior engineers, and effectively communicating with clients. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience with diverse materials, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently and within teams. This position provides opportunities for professional development and project management responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experienced in structural design using steel, timber, masonry, and reinforced concrete.
• Suitable for candidates working towards chartership or already chartered.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a wide range of structural designs for various projects.
• Complete hand calculations when required.
• Support and assist with the management and development of less experienced team members.

Skills

Structural design using industry-standard software

Strong analytical skills

Experience using AutoCAD for technical drawing

Effective communication with clients

Teamwork ethic

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

TEDDS

TEKLA

CSC Portal Frame Designer

AutoCAD

Job description

Our client is an established structural engineering consultancy who has an immediate requirement for a Principal Structural Engineer to join its Derby office. The successful candidate will work within an experienced structural engineering design team, delivering a wide range of projects across the East Midlands and the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Structural design using industry-standard software, including TEDDS, TEKLA, and CSC Portal Frame Designer
• Completion of hand calculations where required
• Delivery of designs ranging from small housing schemes to multi-storey structures, with construction values from £250,000 to £30 million
• Contribution to projects delivered to BIM Level 2
• Effective communication with clients and stakeholders, both verbally and in written English
• Collaboration within a multidisciplinary team while also working independently
• Supporting and assisting with the management and development of less experienced team members
• Strong analytical skills
• Educated to Bachelor's or Master's degree level
• Strong teamwork ethic
• Computer literate, with full competency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experienced in the use of AutoCAD for technical drawing
• Experience using industry-standard software such as TEDDS, TEKLA, and CSC Portal Frame Designer

Experience

• Suitable for an experienced Principal Structural Engineer, either working towards chartership or already chartered
• Proven experience designing structures using steel, timber, masonry, and reinforced concrete
• Sound knowledge of geotechnical engineering
• Experience working on projects across a variety of sectors and scales

Professional Development

• Ongoing support toward gaining membership of relevant professional institutions
• Strong track record of mentoring engineers towards ICE or IStructE membership

Personal Attributes

• Strong teamwork ethic combined with the ability to work independently
• Self‑motivated and proactive
• Willingness to support and mentor junior engineers

Principal Structural Engineer • Derby, England, GB