Principal Structural Engineer

Egniol Consulting Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Sheffield is looking for a highly experienced Principal Structural Engineer to manage diverse projects including domestic alterations and bespoke commercial developments. The position requires strong knowledge of British Standards, proficiency in design software like Tekla and AutoCAD, and effective project management skills. You will ensure quality and safety standards while mentoring junior engineers and engaging in business development activities. Competitive remuneration and benefits offered.

Benefits

Membership of Group Personal Pension Plan

25 days annual leave

Training and professional development

Private Healthcare Insurance

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of all relevant British Standards and Design Codes.
• Strong engineering principles underpin designs.
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of experience in similar consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural design calculations for various materials.
• Ensure compliance with internal design checking protocols.
• Manage project timelines for delivery.
• Supervise trial hole investigations and visual inspections.

Skills

Structural design calculations

Knowledge of British Standards/Euro Codes

Technical design packages proficiency (Tekla, CADS, Tedds)

AutoCAD proficiency

Business development activities

Mentoring junior engineers

Education

Degree in relevant Engineering subject

Tools

Tekla

AutoCAD

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Principal Structural Engineer to join our team in Sheffield, ideally located in the Botanical Gardens Business Centre, Broomhill. In this role, you will lead and manage a diverse range of projects, including domestic alterations, extensions, and bespoke commercial structural engineering developments. From conception to completion, you will ensure the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

About Us

Egniol Consulting, an accredited Gold Investor in People, is an independent multi-disciplinary engineering, environmental and project management consultancy with 4 offices located across the UK. We provide essential support and design services across a wide range of sectors at all stages of the built environment development that improves our communities, protects our environment, and create value for our clients. Our purpose is not just what we do but the difference we make.

We offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package, including:

• Membership of our Group Personal Pension Plan, with Employer's contribution of 5%.
• Payment of a relevant professional subscription.
• 25 days annual leave per year (plus Bank Holidays).
• Training and professional development plan.
• Inclusion in our Life Assurance Policy, insuring you to 4 times your annual salary.
• Income protection scheme.
• Private Healthcare Insurance
• Healthcare Cash plan
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Annual paid volunteering day.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Perform structural design calculations for steel, concrete, timber and masonry following British Standards/Euro Codes.
• Adhere to internal QMS procedures ensuring compliance with internal design checking protocols.
• Coordinate with professionals and contractors, manage time for timely project delivery.
• Work independently on smaller projects or as part of a team on larger schemes.
• Ensure commercial delivery of projects, meeting deadlines and budgets.
• Collaborate with other Egniol Consulting offices and disciplines.
• Supervise trial hole investigations for refurbishment projects and undertake visual structural inspections.
• Mentor Junior Engineers.
• Liaise with Clients and design team members to meet client briefs, attending meetings as required.
• Engage in business development activities.
• Contribute to fee proposals and Tender submissions.
• Assist in project management, ensuring commercial delivery, and meeting timescales and budgets.

Role Requirements

• Solid knowledge of all relevant British Standards and Design Codes.
• Ability to produce designs underpinned by strong engineering principles.
• Proficient in technical design packages such as Tekla, CADS and Tedds.
• Proficient in AutoCAD would be a bonus.
• Possess a full driving licence and have access to a car for business use.

Qualifications (preferred)

• Completion of Degree in relevant Engineering subject
• Minimum 5 to 7 years’ experience working in similar engineering consultancy.
• Chartered or working towards and close to achieving membership of relevant Professional Institution (e.g., Chartered Member of ICE or IStructE)