Principal Structural Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy in West Yorkshire is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to lead structural design projects. The role involves collaborating with a design team, managing project workflows, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. This position offers a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and numerous benefits including professional development and flexible working hours.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with up to 6% contribution

Flexible working system

Good maternity leave package

Cycle2work scheme

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Extensive post-qualification experience in engineering consultancy.
• Proficient in relevant design software and Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to work independently on surveys, designs, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop structural design solutions for various sectors.
• Collaborate with a multi-discipline design team to achieve client-focused outcomes.
• Conduct site surveys and manage project workflows.

Skills

Reinforced concrete

Steel design

Timber design

Masonry design

Communication

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

TEDDS

Tekla Structural Designer

Job description

Principal Structural Engineer

Location: West 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 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.

Benefits:

• Salary: £50,000 – £60,000
• 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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