Principal Structural Engineer - Aviation

Buro Happold; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

5-day week

Learning & development

Professional memberships

Employee wellness

Job summary

Buro Happold in Mumbai is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to lead high-profile aviation projects and drive innovative structural solutions.

You will manage calculations, models, and reports, mentor junior engineers, and coordinate with clients and consultants to deliver design excellence. A Master’s degree and 10–15 years’ experience in aviation, plus skills in AutoCAD and Revit, are essential.

Qualifications

• Master Degree in Structural Engineering
• 10-15 years of relevant experience in Aviation projects; international experience is an advantage
• Experience with secondary steel is essential
• Good AutoCAD skills and other engineering software; Revit Structures is an advantage
• Working knowledge and understanding of relevant domestic standards
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Confident and proactive approach to problem solving

Responsibilities

• Working independently and as part of a team offering creative solutions.
• Produce calculations, models, reports, and presentations to an excellent standard, on time and to budget.
• Share your work for review by senior colleagues and review the work of others for quality assurance.
• Presenting your designs at internal workshops and chairing external meetings with clients and external consultants when required.
• Leading teams by making timely decisions and corrective action whilst creating an atmosphere that delivers excellent work.
• Collaborating with external clients and harnessing opportunities to engage other internal discipline designers.
• Informing colleagues of design decisions to ensure the objectives of the company and the client are achieved.
• Prepare fee proposals or bids and competition designs whilst working alongside senior colleagues.
• Coordinating your work with other members of the project team and contributing to internal technical development following strategy.
• Mentoring and assisting Graduates and less experienced Engineers whilst maintaining your continued professional development, particularly in line management and chartership.
• Actively maintaining an external and internal network.

Skills

Aviation project experience

Strong communication

Problem solving

Education

Master's Degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit Structures

Job description

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Job Reference burohappold/TP/106090/1708

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent

Competitive

Working Hours:

40

Location:

Closing Date:

31/12/2026

Job Category:

Engineering and Design

Business Unit:

India

Structures

We're seeking a passionate Principal Structural Engineer to join our expanding team in Mumbai. This is an exceptional opportunity for someone eager to make a significant impact on some of the most exciting projects in India and beyond.

Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional.

From the projects you will work on to the clients we work with.From career-defining opportunities to an inclusive and diverse practice where we all contribute to a more equitable world. From our reputation to our relationships. Wherever your Buro Happold career takes you, it’ll be anything but ordinary.

Your next role

• Working independently and as part of a team offering creative solutions.


• Produce calculations, models, reports, and presentations to an excellent standard, on time and to budget.


• Share your work for review by senior colleagues and review the work of others for quality assurance.


• Presenting your designs at internal workshops and chairing external meetings with clients and external consultants when required.


• Leading teams by making timely decisions and corrective action whilst creating an atmosphere that delivers excellent work.


• Collaborating with external clients and harnessing opportunities to engage other internal discipline designers.


• Informing colleagues of design decisions to ensure the objectives of the company and the client are achieved.


• Prepare fee proposals or bids and competition designs whilst working alongside senior colleagues.


• Coordinating your work with other members of the project team and contributing to internal technical development following strategy.


• Mentoring and assisting Graduates and less experienced Engineers whilst maintaining your continued professional development, particularly in line management and chartership.


• Actively maintaining an external and internal network.

Your skills and experience

• Master Degree in Structural Engineering


• 10-15 years of relevant experience in Aviation projects, international experience is an advantage.


• Experience with secondary steel is essential.


• Good AutoCAD skills and other engineering software; Revit Structures is an advantage.


• Working knowledge and understanding of relevant domestic standards.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• Confident and proactive approach to problem solving.

What we offer you

• Bring your knowledge and expertise to one of the world’s most respected consultancies.


• Competitive salary and benefits package including Annual Discretionary Bonus, Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme for both you and your family, Group Personal Accident Cover


• Our 5-day workweek policy supports work-life balance, ensuring you have time to relax and recharge.


• A strong commitment to your continuous development. Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you.


• Receive entitlements to two professional memberships or subscriptions, fostering your professional network and knowledge.


• Benefit from our Employee Referral Bonus, rewarding you for bringing talented candidates into our fold.


• A commitment to your wellbeing through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellness initiatives designed to support your mental and physical health.


• Back to Work Program for Women - Swam Siddha - We're committed to empowering women, facilitating seamless re-entry into the workforce through our dedicated program.


• Engage with our vibrant community through the Young Employees Forum, Diversity and Inclusion Forum, and BH Women's Network, fostering a supportive and diverse workplace culture.


• Make a difference in the world with our Share Our Skills (SOS) program, offering opportunities to support local communities and those in need globally.


• An International Culture that wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you won’t be far from the exceptional.

Join us to find out what you’re capable of.

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A place for everyone

Buro Happold values an individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of the way you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.

Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds, and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other’s differences is key, we want employees to feel they don’t have to mask elements of their identity to thrive.

We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment and are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another.Embracing differences allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.