Senior Structural Engineer

Principal Structural Engineer

Permanent - 48,000 - 50,000 (depending on level of experience)

My client is looking for an experienced Structural engineer looking to join a rapidly expanding consultancy.

Position Objective:

Provide innovative civil and structural engineering designs for rail and power projects, emphasising sustainability, efficiency, and budget adherence, while exceeding stakeholder expectations.

Role and Responsibilities

• Develop innovative, sustainable, and safe structural solutions for rail and power projects, tailored to project needs.
• Supervise junior engineers, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality project documentation and managing workflow.
• Coordinate design efforts with team members and maintain structural stability throughout project phases.
• Conduct regular project reviews, verify designs, and prioritize Health & Safety.
• Document errors, maintain risk register, and provide detailed risk annotations to contractors.
• Conduct site investigations and uphold document presentation standards.
• Act as deputy for the line manager when necessary.
• Prepare competitive bids, monitor scope changes, and ensure accurate invoicing.
• Cultivate professional relationships, promote the company, and represent it at trade shows.
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members, attend meetings, and document discussions.
• Share expertise with the team, stay updated on industry developments, and fulfill CPD requirements annually.

Person Specification:

Essential Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in civil or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years' design consultancy experience in rail/energy/infrastructure.
• Over 4 years' team management experience.
• Bid proposal experience.

Desirable Skills:

• Master's degree in civil or Structural Engineering.
• Near Chartered membership of ICE or IStructE.
• Financial management experience.

For information about this position or any others within the Civil/Structural Engineering design market, please contact Calum French on LinkedIn

Please note to be considered for the role, you must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship requirements.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.