Principal Structural Engineer: Lead Projects & Clients

American Society of Civil Engineers

Wakefield

Hybrid

GBP 75,000 - 115,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

Calibre Search is recruiting a Principal Structural Engineer to join a Wakefield-based civil & structural consultancy. You will lead complex projects, review designs, set technical direction and mentor engineers and technicians while maintaining client relationships.

The role offers flexible/hybrid working, progression towards Associate level, and scope to influence business strategy within a diverse project mix across commercial, industrial, education and public-sector developments.

Qualifications

  • Senior/Principal level experience with ownership of projects.
  • Chartered status desired; ability to lead teams.
  • Excellent communication with clients and design teams.

Responsibilities

  • Leading structural engineering projects from concept through detailed design and construction
  • Technical lead with checking and approval responsibilities
  • Designing across steel, reinforced concrete, timber and masonry
  • Coordinating structural and civil design with wider teams
  • Managing programmes, resources, budgets and risk
  • Building and maintaining client relationships
  • Supporting fee proposals and commercial discussions
  • Mentoring Engineers, Technicians and Graduates
  • Progressing towards professional qualification

Skills

Technical leadership
Client relationship management
Mentoring

Education

Chartered Engineer (IStructE/ICE)

Job description

Calibre Search is recruiting a Principal Structural Engineer to join a Wakefield-based civil & structural consultancy. You will lead complex projects, review designs, set technical direction and mentor engineers and technicians while maintaining client relationships.

The role offers flexible/hybrid working, progression towards Associate level, and scope to influence business strategy within a diverse project mix across commercial, industrial, education and public-sector developments.

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