Principal Structural Engineer

Fairhurst; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer for their Sevenoaks office. The role involves leading design teams, conducting structural assessments, and ensuring high-quality technical outputs. Candidates should have a relevant degree, chartered status, and experience in diverse construction types.

Benefits

Competitive salary and flexible benefits package

ICE approved training for chartered membership

Comprehensive training opportunities

Contributory pension and health care plan

33 days annual leave

Bonus Schemes including loyalty bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in structural engineering assessment and inspection.
• Varied experience in construction and building types.
• Experience in the use of Eurocodes.

Responsibilities

• Technical lead on projects large and small.
• Liaise with and lead design team for coordinated solutions.
• Prepare high quality technical reports including structural surveys.

Skills

Report writing

Communication

Numerical skills

Structural analysis design

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering

Chartered or near Chartered status (MICE or MIStructE)

Tools

Tekla Structural Designer

Job description

About the Company– At Fairhurst, our people are the driving force behind our success. We take pride in the opportunities and environment we create for top talent to thrive and leave a positive impact in our communities and society.

About the Role – We are seeking an experienced Principal Structural Engineer to join the Sevenoaks Office. The ideal candidate will have previous experience liaising and leading members of the design team to achieve a coordinated design solution that meets clients requirements. The successful candidate will have the chance to work in one of the UK’s leading private Engineering Consultancies, providing integrated solutions for a range of public and private clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Technical lead on projects large and small.
• Liaise with and lead other members of the design team to achieve a coordinated design solution that meets the Clients objectives.
• Structural engineering assessment and inspection of new and existing properties in steel, concrete, masonry and timber.
• Undertake analysis and design using a range of software packages including Tekla Structural Designer.
• Ensure that quality and consistency of technical output (drawings, reports etc.) is maintained.
• Prepare high quality technical reports including structural surveys.
• Training and coordinating junior members of the team.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering
• Chartered or near Chartered status (MICE or MIStructE).
• Varied experience in all the common forms of construction and building types.
• Experience in the use of Eurocodes.
• Excellent report writing, communication and numerical skills required.
• Experience of structural analysis design and software essential.
• Demonstrable experience in a similar role

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• Competitive salary and excellent flexible benefits package
• ICE approved training with a pathway to chartered membership of a professional engineering institute
• Comprehensive training opportunities and reimbursement of professional fees
• Contributory pension, personal health care plan and life insurance
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of Public Holidays)
• Annual leave purchase and buy-back scheme
• Bonus Schemes including loyalty bonus and qualifications award
• Additional benefits may vary between offices

You can learn more about our staff benefitshere.

ETHOS

We, at Fairhurst, know that progress within the industry is all about people. That’s why we’re working together to build a better, more inclusive and diverse future for engineers and the engineering industry.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is respectful, fair and inclusive for all employees. We recognise the value of different perspectives and backgrounds, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can contribute and succeed.