Senior/Principal Structural Engineer

Ramboll; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

27 days holiday per year

Private medical insurance

Flexible working

Job summary

Ramboll is seeking a Senior/Principal Structural Engineer to lead various engineering projects in London. This role requires a chartered engineer with a track record in complex design and sustainability. You will develop design concepts, inspire a team, and represent Ramboll in client meetings. The position features a competitive salary, 27 days of holiday, and private medical insurance. Ideal candidates are excellent communicators with a passion for innovative design solutions.

Qualifications

• Excellent communicator capable of explaining complex engineering principles clearly.
• Track record in high-design, sustainability, or asset re-use projects.
• Experience in primary construction materials like steel and concrete.

Responsibilities

• Develop and agree on structural concepts and design philosophies.
• Inspire engineers and technicians on projects.
• Liaise with clients and participate in project meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Sustainable design

Leadership

Complex engineering principles

Knowledge of construction materials

Education

Chartered with the IStructE, ICE, or international equivalent

Job description

Senior/Principal Structural Engineer

We invite you to bring your talent and passion into play as you take an active role in delivering a wide range of interesting projects of different scales, complexities, structural forms and materials within a Top 10 consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and agree structural concepts and design philosophies
• Inspire and enthuse the engineers and technicians on your projects
• Liaise with clients and collaborators, representing Ramboll at project meetings
• Take ownership as day-to-day lead on a project or part of a project
• Push the boundaries of low-carbon design

Key Deliverables (first 12 months)

• Grow and maintain a network of contacts and be a great ambassador for Ramboll
• Lead the design process for a project (size suitable for level of experience)
• Outside day-to-day project work, collaborate with colleagues from the London team and beyond to support implementation of various aspects of the Ramboll Business Plan

Qualifications

• Chartered with the IStructE, ICE, or international equivalent
• An excellent communicator capable of explaining complex engineering principles in plain language, verbally, in writing, and through sketching
• A track record of working on projects with high levels of design, sustainability, or re-use of existing assets
• Experience in the design of primary construction materials (steel, concrete, timber) and a good general knowledge of building construction; experience of MMC would be beneficial.
• A passion for sustainable solutions
• A multidisciplinary mindset and an aptitude for learning about the wider aspects of building design

Personal Qualities

• Great with people
• Diverse in outlook and with something different to bring to the table
• A curiosity to explore – ‘is there a better way to do this’
• Happy to ask questions and to answer them!
• Willingness to take responsibility for your projects and development

Additional Skills (Not Essential)

• Assessment, retrofit and alteration of existing structures
• Construction supervision, building investigation and structural testing

Benefits

Competitive salary, 27 days holiday per year, private medical insurance and flexible working.