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£55k-£60k plus benefits

Our client is looking for creative an ambitious Principal Structural Engineer to join their London team. This is a new position working with some important clients and offers an excellent opportunity to extend your experience and develop your career.

The role:

Excellent career development opportunities within a clear structure
Support to achieve chartership - their Partners are skilled and experienced in supporting engineers on this path
Working on various projects, but candidate must have smaller residential project experience
Work using TEKLA Structural Designer, Robot and TEDDS

About you:

5+ years' structural engineering experience within a UK consultancy
A degree in Civil / Structural Engineering or Engineering Design and you will be a member of the relevant body such as the IStructE
The ability to design to British Standards or Eurocodes
Experience with TEKLA Structural Designer, Robot and TEDDS
Experience across several sectors, ideally including residential and high-rise RC

On offer is a competitive salary, hybrid working, bonus scheme, enhanced maternity and paternity benefits and much more.

Please send your CV and the job reference number to Graham Ventham at Conrad Consulting

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