Principal Structural Engineer

Westney Consulting Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to lead innovative design solutions across various sectors. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring cost-effective and client-focused outcomes. You will be responsible for producing detailed calculations and design specifications while managing multiple projects. The position also emphasizes a healthy work-life balance with hybrid working options and ongoing professional development. If you have a strong background in structural engineering and a passion for delivering high-quality solutions, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme up to 6% contribution

Hybrid working

Ongoing professional development

Flexible working system

Good maternity leave package

Cycle2work scheme

Discounts from leading retailers

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or equivalent required.
• Extensive post-qualification experience in engineering consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design solutions for superstructures and substructures.
• Manage project workflows, budgets, and timelines effectively.

Skills

Structural Design

Reinforced Concrete Design

Steel Design

Timber Design

Masonry Design

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

TEDDS

Tekla Structural Designer

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: North Yorkshire

Company: Multidisciplinary Consultancy

Type: Full-Time | Permanent (Hybrid - 2 days WFH)

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000

Principal Structural Engineer Benefits

• Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
• Annual leave: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave per year
• Pension scheme: up to 6% contribution
• Hybrid working to support you in a healthy work-life balance
• Ongoing professional development through varying project work
• Flexible working system allowing team members to accrue 1.5 days flexi time per month
• Good maternity leave package
• Cycle2work scheme
• Discounts from leading retailers
  
  

Principal Structural Engineer The Role

• Lead and develop structural design solutions for both superstructures and substructures across varied sectors and challenging sites.
• Collaborate within a multi-discipline design team to deliver constructable, cost-effective, and client-focused outcomes.
• Produce detailed calculations and design specifications using hand calculations and software tools such as AutoCAD, TEDDS, and Tekla Structural Designer.
• Manage multiple project workflows, budgets, and timelines while supporting junior engineers.
• Conduct site surveys, attend project meetings, respond to technical queries, and oversee construction phases.
• Undertake structural condition assessments and provide remediation reports.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and relevant UK and European standards.
  
  

Principal Structural Engineer Requirements

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
• Extensive post-qualification experience in an engineering consultancy.
• Strong understanding of reinforced concrete, steel, timber, and masonry design.
• Proficiency in relevant design software and Microsoft Office tools.
• Proven ability to work independently on surveys, designs, and reporting.
• Excellent communication skills and a full UK driving license.
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