Principal Structural Engineer

Strata Construction Consulting; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Gloucester is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to join their Structures team. This key role involves leadership and technical guidance, working on innovative projects across multiple sectors, and requires a passion for mentoring. The position offers continuous learning opportunities and a chance to contribute to a collaborative and diverse team.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Professional development and training support

Bonus scheme based on performance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading structural engineering projects.
• Multi-storey RC frame design experience preferred.
• Chartered with IStructE or ICE preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and technical guidance to engineers and technicians.
• Work on diverse projects spanning various sectors.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals to deliver sustainable solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Decision-Making

Education

MEng or BEng in Civil Engineering

Job description

Are you ready to elevate your career in Structural Engineering? We are working with a leading consultancy in Gloucester, seeking a talented and driven Principal Structural Engineer to join their Structures team.

With several offices across the South of England, the office in Gloucester is currently enjoying a burgeoning workload, with further signs of a growing pipeline. This is a key position to provide leadership and technical guidance to the team of Engineers and Technicians.

As a Principal Structural Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects spanning sectors including residential, hotel, commercial, educational, health and leisure. You'll collaborate with a team of experienced professionals, leveraging your expertise to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients.

What’s On Offer

• Access to continuous learning opportunities and mentoring, ultimately providing excellent opportunity for personal and professional growth.
• Collaborative team that takes pride in their designs and the work they deliver; a team who value diversity and inclusivity.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme giving access to personal, legal and financial advice.
• Professional development opportunities and support for further education and training.
• Bonus scheme based on both company and personal performance – enhanced at Associate level.

What You Need To Succeed

• Proven at leading and managing structural engineering projects.
  • Preferable design experience with multi-storey RC frame, although experience with all materials would be expected.
• Confident communicator, able to explain engineering concepts clearly and simply to a range of stakeholders.
• Passion for mentoring and developing junior engineers.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, analytical and decision-making skills.
• Chartered with IStructE or ICE (preferred but not essential).
• MEng or BEng in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).