Principal Structural Engineer

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established consultancy in London is seeking a Principal Structural Rail Engineer to lead exciting projects in the rail sector. This role offers the chance to manage civil and structural design projects, ensuring high-quality technical outputs while collaborating closely with clients. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the rail environment, particularly in designing bridges, rail stations, and platforms. Join a company with a strong reputation and growth plans, where your expertise will contribute significantly to impactful projects. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to take on more responsibility in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Extensive design experience in civil/structural engineering within the rail sector.
• Chartered status and experience with design forms (F001, F002 & F003).

Responsibilities

• Lead civil/structural design projects and produce technical outputs.
• Liaise with clients and prepare tenders for projects.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering

Project Management

Client Liaison

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Principal Structural Rail Engineer

Location: London

Salary: £60,000 - £75,000

Hybrid Working

Overview:

An incredibly well established consultancy in London is actively looking for a Principal Engineer to join their team, owing to a very strong pipeline of work within the rail market. This is a great opportunity to join a busy business, with good growth plans and a strong reputation. This could suit somebody who has been at a larger business and would like to take on more responsibility, or perhaps somebody who wants to work for another SME, with an established and very busy rail department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take a lead role in managing civil/structural design projects
• Producing drawings, reports, and specifications
• Liaising with clients
• Helping put together tenders
• Scope and supervise surveys
• Preparation of technical outputs to the highest standards

Requirements:

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Extensive civil/structural design experience within the rail environment
• Experience of designing bridges, gantries, rail stations, foundations, and rail platforms
• Experience of design forms (F001, F002 & F003)
• Designers risk assessments
• Chartered

Please note to be eligible for consideration for the role, you must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship requirements.