Principal Structural Engineer

Fusion People; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to lead design projects. This full-time, hybrid position offers competitive salary and benefits, including 25 days leave, pension contributions, and professional development opportunities. An ideal candidate will possess relevant qualifications and extensive experience in engineering consultancy, with a strong focus on structural design.

Benefits

Annual leave: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme: up to 6% contribution

Hybrid working for work-life balance

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.
• Strong understanding of relevant design principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop structural design solutions for varied sectors.
• Manage multiple project workflows, budgets, and timelines.
• Conduct site surveys and oversee construction phases.

Skills

Reinforced concrete design

Steel design

Timber design

Masonry design

Project management

Communication

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

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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