Principal Structural Engineer

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy seeks a Principal Structural Engineer to lead structural design projects in North Yorkshire. This full-time role involves working within a collaborative team to deliver high-quality engineering solutions while ensuring compliance with UK standards. The position offers a hybrid working model, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays

Pension scheme: up to 6% contribution

Flexible working system for 1.5 days flexi time per month

Good maternity leave package

Discounts from leading retailers

Qualifications

• Extensive post-qualification experience in an engineering consultancy.
• Proven ability to work independently on surveys, designs, and reporting.
• Excellent communication skills and a full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop structural design solutions across varied sectors.
• Produce detailed calculations and design specifications.
• Conduct site surveys and oversee construction phases.

Skills

Reinforced concrete

Steel design

Timber design

Masonry design

Communication

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

TEDDS

Tekla Structural Designer

Microsoft Office

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09.07.2025

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23.08.2025

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Job Description:

Principal Structural Engineer

Location: North Yorkshire

Company: Multidisciplinary Consultancy

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

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 constructable, 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.
• 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
• Discounts from leading retailers

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