Senior/Principal Structural Engineer - Healthcare

TN United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior/Principal Structural Engineer, where creativity meets sustainability in healthcare projects. This role offers a chance to work on exciting national and international projects, leading a talented team while fostering innovative design solutions. With a commitment to personal and professional growth, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of building design in a supportive and empowering environment. If you're passionate about making a positive impact through your work and enjoy collaborating with diverse teams, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Chartered with IStructE, ICE, or equivalent.
• Experience in UK healthcare sector projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural concepts and design philosophies.
• Liaise with clients and represent the company at meetings.
• Lead projects and inspire team members.

Skills

Structural Engineering

Sustainable Design

Communication Skills

Project Management

Team Leadership

Healthcare Sector Knowledge

Education

Chartered Engineer (IStructE, ICE, or equivalent)

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Senior/Principal Structural Engineer - Healthcare, Chester

Client:

Ramboll

Location:

Chester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description

We invite you to bring your creativity into play and become part of our team delivering structural engineering on some of the most exciting healthcare projects around. We are interested in hearing from you if you have a passion for design, sustainability, and creative re-use of buildings. If you crave a challenging role but need flexibility and work-life balance, our new Senior/Principal Structural Engineer position may be ideal for you. We are very interested in talking to people who are looking for a new challenge or may be on a career break and are thinking about returning to consultancy. Click the apply button to send your application.

We will offer you an environment where you can flourish and develop your potential in an open, collaborative, and empowering culture. Our work is about creating a sustainable future, and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies, and people around the world.

You will join our Structures Healthcare team

As our new Senior/Principal Structural Engineer, you will be part of a talented, fun, and diverse team working on a number of exciting national and international healthcare projects. We actively encourage design flair and innovative solutions. Our multi-disciplinary offices are located throughout the UK.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will be:

• 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

Your key deliverables over the first 12 months will be:

• Grow and maintain a network of contacts and be a great ambassador for Ramboll
• Take an active part in helping us meet our Healthcare Structures’ goals and aspirations, which include Projects we are proud of, Sustainability, Digital Design, Team Culture, Learning and Knowledge, and Work Winning.

Your starting point for constant growth

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:

• 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 with MMC would be beneficial.
• A passion for sustainable solutions
• A multidisciplinary mindset and an aptitude for learning about the wider aspects of building design
• Must have demonstrable experience with UK healthcare sector projects
• Experience with international healthcare sector projects would be advantageous.

Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include:

• Great with people
• Diverse in your 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

Welcome to our buildings division

As one of the top 10 building designers in the world, Ramboll works on more than 10,000 building projects each year. 4,000 experts across the world specialise in creating more innovative, sustainable, and livable buildings. We place particular emphasis on our liveable buildings concept, where we balance the cultural, social, and physical values of buildings to improve the quality of life for building users.