Principal Structural Engineer

Our client currently has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Structural Design Engineer to join them in their Plymouth office. You will be joining an industry-leading team, and they offer a wealth of in-house expertise across a variety of different sectors.

Summary Job Definition:

Ideally, you will be chartered IStructE / ICE and will be responsible for the preparation, issue, and management of technical project information, including calculations and drawing information in accordance with the standard requirements of the company. To be responsible for the technical, financial, and managerial aspects of complete projects as directed by your line manager. To maintain high standards of information presentation and to ensure their accuracy.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

This is a great opportunity for a Chartered Structural Engineer to join a successful, well established Civil and Structural Design Consultancy based out of their Plymouth Office.

You will join a busy and young team in working on a variety of Structural Engineering projects including retail, housing, leisure, and commercial builds within a friendly team.

• Take responsibility for leading Structural Engineering projects;
• Engage with clients to define requirements, present proposals, discuss project progress and undertake presentation of project results;
• Contribute to business development;
• Effectively control commercial, managerial, and technical aspects of projects or parts thereof for which you are responsible.
• Undertake, or lead a team of engineers and technicians in undertaking technically challenging projects without supervision within prescribed programme and cost constraints;
• Co-ordinate project delivery with internal and external clients;
• Undertake Structural Engineering projects, by performing analyses and calculations as appropriate, along with preparing design reports for client submission without supervision;
• Supervise work undertaken by others, ensuring that it is carried out to the appropriate technical standard and that it is managed to programme and budget;
• Have a desire to learn new skills and the ability to consider the wider engineering issues related to the analyses being undertaken.

Minimum Requirements:

• Demonstrable track record in the delivery of projects for clients, or the ability to demonstrate significant contribution towards project delivery;
• Must be Chartered with the IStructE or ICE;
• Ability to deliver design solutions, lead teams and successfully manage projects;
• A highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills;
• Knowledge of construction contracts and high commercial awareness.

What's on offer:

• Join an inspiring team at the forefront of groundbreaking architectural and engineering projects;
• Be part of a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous professional growth;
• Access exciting opportunities to expand your skill set and advance your career;
• Hybrid Working;
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits await.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your up-to-date CV to Graham Ventham to be considered.