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Principal Structural Engineer
Job in
Derby, Derbyshire, DE1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-01-12
Listing for:
Verelogic
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Structural Engineer, Civil Engineering -
Construction
Structural Engineer, Civil Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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 IStruct
E 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
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