Principal Structural Engineer

Fusion People; Northallerton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to lead and develop structural design solutions across various sectors. Responsibilities include managing project workflows, collaborating with design teams, and conducting site surveys. Candidates should have a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and extensive experience in the field. Benefits include hybrid working, 25 days annual leave, a pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Annual leave: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme: up to 6% contribution

Hybrid working options

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.
• Extensive post-qualification experience in an engineering consultancy.
• Proficient in reinforced concrete, steel, timber, and masonry design.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop structural design solutions.
• Collaborate with a multi-discipline design team.
• Produce calculations and design specifications.
• Manage project workflows, budgets, and timelines.
• Conduct site surveys and attend project meetings.

Skills

Civil Engineering knowledge

Structural Engineering knowledge

Reinforced concrete design

Steel design

Timber design

Masonry design

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

TEDDS

Tekla Structural Designer

Microsoft Office

Job description

Principal Structural Engineer

Location: North Yorkshire

Company: Multidisciplinary Consultancy

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

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000

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 contractible, 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.

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.
• Experience working on building structures.

Benefits

• 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

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