Principal Structural Engineer

Fusion People Ltd; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to lead and develop design solutions for structural projects across various sectors. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in an engineering consultancy, a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, and proficiency in relevant design software. This hybrid position offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and various benefits including annual leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays

Pension scheme: up to 6% contribution

Hybrid working

Ongoing professional development

Flexible working system

Good maternity leave package

Cycle2Work scheme

Discounts from leading retailers

Qualifications

• Extensive post-qualification experience in an engineering consultancy.
• Proven ability to work independently on surveys, designs, and reporting.
• Experience working on building structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop structural design solutions for various sectors.
• Collaborate within a multi-discipline design team.
• Produce detailed calculations and design specifications.
• Manage multiple project workflows and budgets.
• Conduct site surveys and attend project meetings.
• Undertake structural condition assessments.

Skills

Independent work

Excellent communication

Reinforced concrete design

Steel design

Timber design

Masonry design

Proficiency in design software

Microsoft Office tools

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

TEDDS

Tekla Structural Designer

Job description

Principal Structural Engineer

Location: North Yorkshire

Company: Multidisciplinary Consultancy

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

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000

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 licence.
• 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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