Principal Structural Engineer

TipTopJob; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to join their dynamic team in Leicester. This exciting role involves leading structural designs on large-scale projects across various sectors, including commercial, residential, industrial, and educational. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in structural engineering, with at least 7 years of experience and a first-class degree. You will have the opportunity to mentor a team, manage project resources, and tackle complex structural challenges. With a hybrid working policy and a comprehensive benefits package, this position offers not only professional growth but also a supportive environment to achieve chartership status. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the engineering field, this role is for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Professional development opportunities

Increasing annual leave by one day per year up to 30 days

8 statutory holidays

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in Structural design.
• Working towards chartership status (ICE or IStructE).

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of structural engineers.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources.
• Provide technical direction on complex structural projects.

Skills

Structural design

Project management

Technical problem-solving

Team leadership

Material design (concrete, steel, timber, masonry)

Education

First-class degree (MEng or BEng)

Tools

Structural engineering software

Job description

Principal Structural Engineer

Leicester

REF SO 44

Salary up to GBP55,000

I am actively seeking an experienced Principal Structural Engineer to join a busy, successful Civil and Structural Engineering consultancy based in Leicester. Your role will involve undertaking structural designs on large projects from commercial, residential, industrial, and educational sectors.

It is essential for this Principal Structural Engineer to have a professional and commercial viewpoint through having the following:

1. A relevant first-class degree. E.g., MEng or BEng
2. A minimum of 7 years relevant experience in Structural design
3. Working towards a chartership status (ICE or IStructE) or chartered membership
4. Hold Full UK driving license
5. Design experience in materials including concrete, steel, timber, and masonry

Duties and responsibilities for this Principal Structural Engineer include:

1. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of structural engineers and technicians.
2. Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources effectively.
3. Resolve technical issues and provide innovative solutions to complex structural challenges.
4. Provide technical direction and oversight on complex structural projects.
5. Present design concepts, project updates, and technical findings to clients, management, and regulatory authorities.

Salary and benefits:

1. Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
2. Hybrid working policy
3. Loyalty to employees - 25 days annual leave increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 30 days plus 8 statutory holidays
4. Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Career growth is encouraged through the position by taking on responsibilities to allow you to mature within the business, as well as gaining support towards professional qualifications.

If this Principal Structural Engineer role is of interest to yourself or want to know more information, please do not hesitate to contact Sam Osborne on # # or to #