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SalaryJob Type: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Wellingborough, some Hybrid working available
Hours: 9am- 5.30pm, Monday to Friday
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience + Car allowance + Benefits
The Role:
We are working with a leading engineering firm specialising in the design, development, and implementation of steel structures. With a focus on innovation and cutting-edge technology, my client provides expert services to clients across various industries, including oil + gas, healthcare, supply chain, and more. They are looking for a Principal Engineer that can bring enthusiasm of steelwork to the team, as well as exceptional engineering management.
Responsibilities:
- Managing engineering projects, including resource planning, programming, design review, and ensuring timely and within-budget deliverables.
- Acting as a technical liaison with clients.
- Collaborating within a team of Engineers and CAD Technicians in compliance with Company Management Systems (ISO9001, ISO45001, and ISO14001).
- Mentoring and reviewing the work of Engineers and CAD Technicians.
- Creating conceptual and detailed designs for construction methods and temporary structures, particularly in steel to Eurocode standards.
- Reviewing structural analysis using computer programs such as STAAD Pro and LUSAS.
- Preparing design calculations using Microsoft Excel or manual methods.
- Creating sketches and drawings manually or using Autodesk AutoCAD and/or Inventor.
- Overseeing the CAD team to produce 3-D models, general arrangement (GA) drawings, and manufacturing drawings.
- Compiling technical documentation, including project design statements, designer's risk assessments, and engineering method statements.
- Developing tender designs and estimates for projects.
Skills Required:
- Master's Degree in a relevant subject.
- Structural Engineering experience with Steel infrastructure, ideally long span bridges.
- Knowledge of ISO9001, ISO45001 and ISO14001 and experience in company management systems if preferred.
- Solid knowledge of Eurocode design basis.
- Excellent problem solving, presentation and communication (written and verbal) skills.
- Knowledge in the use of CAD packages (Autodesk AutoCAD and/or Inventor).
Keywords:Principal Engineer, Structural Engineer, Design Engineer, Civil Engineer, Steelwork, Long Span Bridges
