Position: Principal Structural Engineer
We are seeking a proactive Principal Structural Engineer to join our dynamic and expanding team. This role involves managing a busy structural team and overseeing projects valued between £0.5m and £20m from design through to technical approval.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead the design and delivery of structural projects, ensuring quality and profitability.
2. Prepare proposals, deliver scheme designs, and develop detailed design packages and tender documentation.
3. Liaise with statutory authorities, architects, and contractors, and attend client, design, and site meetings.
4. Manage resources including engineers and technicians, and support the Managing Director with team targets.
5. Mentor and develop team members, conduct structural surveys, and analyse structural defects.
6. Ensure compliance with CDM regulations 2015 and contribute to business development and bid processes.
Essential Qualifications and Skills:
1. MEng in Structural Engineering or a related discipline, or a first degree in a relevant field.
2. Chartered Membership or Associate Membership of the ICE or IStructE, or working towards it with submission within 12 months.
3. Minimum of 8 years’ experience in structural design across Concrete, Steel, Masonry, and Timber.
4. Excellent communication skills in English, with strong problem-solving and technical design abilities.
5. Experience with MasterSeries/Tekla, and demonstrated capability in managing and developing a team.
6. Competent in preparing design calculations to British Standards, Eurocodes, and relevant guidance notes.
What We Offer:
1. Competitive salary based on experience.
2. An opportunity to work in a supportive, high-achieving team where you can take responsibility, grow professionally, and make a meaningful impact.
If you are a motivated professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you. For more information contact David Fletcher of Jackson Hogg Recruitment.
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