Principal Structural Engineer

Principal Structural Engineer

Location: Derby

Salary: Competitive

Overview

Our client is an established structural engineering consultancy who has an immediate requirement for a Principal Structural Engineer to join its Derby office. The successful candidate will work within an experienced structural engineering design team, delivering a wide range of projects across the East Midlands and the UK.

Key Responsibilities

Structural design using industry-standard software, including TEDDS, TEKLA, and CSC Portal Frame Designer

Completion of hand calculations where required

Delivery of designs ranging from small housing schemes to multi-storey structures, with construction values from £250,000 to £30 million

Contribution to projects delivered to BIM Level 2

Effective communication with clients and stakeholders, both verbally and in written English

Collaboration within a multidisciplinary team while also working independently

Supporting and assisting with the management and development of less experienced team members

Skills & Competencies

Essential:

Strong analytical skills

Educated to Bachelor's or Master's degree level

Strong teamwork ethic

Computer literate, with full competency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Experienced in the use of AutoCAD for technical drawing

Desirable:

Experience using industry-standard software such as TEDDS, TEKLA, and CSC Portal Frame Designer

Experience

Suitable for an experienced Principal Structural Engineer, either working towards chartership or already chartered

Proven experience designing structures using steel, timber, masonry, and reinforced concrete

Sound knowledge of geotechnical engineering

Experience working on projects across a variety of sectors and scales

Professional Development

Ongoing support toward gaining membership of relevant professional institutions

Strong track record of mentoring engineers towards ICE or IStructE membership

Personal Attributes

Strong teamwork ethic combined with the ability to work independently

Self-motivated and proactive

Confident communicator

Willingness to support and mentor junior engineers