Principal Structural Engineer

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Job summary

A leading building design consultancy in Northallerton is looking for a Principal Structural Engineer to manage projects and deliver high-quality structural designs. The ideal candidate will have a degree in civil/structural engineering, experience in an engineering consultancy, and proficiency in design tools like AutoCAD and TEDDS. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and excellent training opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension up to 6%

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience within an engineering consultancy.
• Proficient in preparing detailed designs and specifications using first principles hand calculations.
• Excellent knowledge of relevant UK and European codes of practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage an increasing project workload and deliver high-quality structural designs.
• Collaborate with the multi-discipline design team to develop structural designs.
• Produce conceptual and detailed superstructure designs.

Skills

AutoCAD

TEDDS

Tekla Structural Designer

IT literacy

Education

Degree in civil/structural engineering or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary:
Job Title: Principal Structural Engineer
Location: Northallerton, with Hybrid working
Full Time/Permanent

Our client is an award winning building design consultancy. They are currently looking for a Principal Structural Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis. This role will be based at their Northallerton site on a hybrid basis.

As a Principal Structural Engineer, you will be an integral part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team that includes Architects, Building Surveyors, Civil Engineers, M&E Engineers, and Quantity Surveyors.

The Culture and Company
This business is very passionate about their people and believe that their team defines their identity as a company.
Benefits include:
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays’. (Holiday purchase scheme is also available)
Company pension up to 6%
Excellent training and development opportunities
Plus many more!

About the Principal Structural Engineer
You will be responsible for managing an increasing project workload and delivering high-quality structural designs.

Other responsibilities of the Principal Structural Engineer will include:
Collaborate with the multi-discipline design team to develop structural designs that meet client aspirations and are constructible.
Produce conceptual and detailed superstructure designs for a diverse range of clients across various sectors.
Develop efficient and cost-effective substructure solutions for challenging sites.
Respond to site queries, review fabrication details, visit sites, attend meetings, and monitor construction activities as required.
Liaise with the 'in-house' design team and external parties to ensure practical and cost-effective solutions are utilised.
Undertake technical design reviews and lead projects.

About You - Principal Structural Engineer

As Principal Structural Engineer, you will have a degree in civil/structural engineering or equivalent, along with experience within an engineering consultancy.

Other requirements include:

Proficient in preparing detailed designs and specifications using first principles hand calculations, AutoCAD, TEDDS, Tekla Structural Designer software, or similar.
Excellent knowledge of relevant UK and European codes of practice in reinforced concrete, steel, masonry, and timber.
Ability to independently carry out surveys and reports.
IT literacy with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.