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Principal Structural Engineer

City of London
5 days ago
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Are you looking to expand your skillset and knowledge within a supportive environment?

Our client, a leading structural engineering organisation, is looking for a seasoned Principal Structural Engineer to support their operations, in a permanent position. The successful candidate will be required to work on a hybrid basis, attending their London office three days a week. Come and join this dynamic organisation, expanding your portfolio by working on a variety of commercial, industrial, hospitality, retail, and leisure projects.

-Competitive salary ranging from £50,000-£65,000 (subject to experience).

-Company pension scheme, generous annual leave, and ongoing career development opportunities.

Responsibilities:

-Oversee the development and delivery of structural engineering designs within a variety of projects, whilst following industry regulations and standards.

-Provide technical guidance and support on a variety structural elements and systems, taking secure materials and construction methods into consideration.

-Build and maintain rapport with industry professionals, stakeholders, clients, and government bodies, ensuring requirements are being met and implemented.

-Support and mentor a team of professionals, nurturing professional development, high quality performance, and collaborative working.

-Manage the project's design and review processes with the use of relevant software tools, whilst ensuring designs remain sustainable and efficient.

-Ensure that all work complies with relevant building regulations, security and safety protocols, and other key legislations.

Requirements:

-Extensive experience as a Principal Structural Engineer, or a similar position, ideally working on Industrial, Retail, Hospitality, Commercial, and Leisure projects.

-Actively working towards, or at, a chartered status with ICE or IStructE.

-Strong understanding with the design and delivery of structural systems, with the use of relevant software tools, such as Tekla, Robot, and Revit, and other relevant tools.

-Profound acknowledgement of current building regulations, Eurocodes, and key legislations.

-Demonstratable experience with managing and overseeing a team of technicians and engineers through a variety projects.

-Effective communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients, stakeholders, and other relevant professionals

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