SENIOR / PRINCIPAL STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

Conrad Consulting Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Conrad Consulting Ltd in Wakefield is seeking an experienced Senior/Principal Structural Engineer to lead technically challenging schemes from concept through to completion.

You will take ownership of design calculations, drawings and specifications, mentor junior staff and represent the practice at client and site meetings, helping to drive growth of the Wakefield office.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years’ post-graduate experience across a variety of sectors.
• Strong technical expertise with the confidence to manage projects independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in structural design software: Tedds, Tekla, MasterSeries; Revit/AutoCAD advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead production of structural design calculations, drawings and specifications.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to ensure project delivery.
• Represent the business at client, design team and site meetings.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to the growth of the Wakefield office.

Skills

Structural design

Project leadership

Client meetings

Communication skills

Tools

Tedds

Tekla

MasterSeries

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior or Principal Structural Engineer to join their Wakefield office.

This is a standout opportunity to step into a pivotal role within a growing, dynamic consultancy delivering projects across a broad range of sectors. The successful candidate will take ownership of technically challenging schemes from initial concept through to completion, playing a key role in shaping innovative and commercially focused engineering solutions.

The role will involve leading the production of structural design calculations, drawings and specifications, working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery, and representing the business at client, design team and site meetings. This position offers real scope to influence projects, mentor others and contribute to the continued growth of the Wakefield office.

Candidates should have a minimum of 8 years’ post-graduate experience gained across a variety of sectors, with strong technical expertise and the confidence to manage projects independently.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, alongside proficiency in structural design software such as Tedds, Tekla and MasterSeries. Knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD would be advantageous, though not essential.

Our client is known for delivering practical, commercially astute engineering solutions within a supportive and professional working environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious engineer ready to take the next step and make a meaningful impact within a forward-thinking consultancy.