Principal Structural Engineer

Principal/Senior Structural Engineer

RSK Land Development and Engineering (LDE) Ltd, part of the RSK Group, is looking for a Principal/Senior Structural Engineer to join the team in Exeter, UK. This is a full‑time, permanent position.

As a recently chartered or nearing chartered structural engineer, use this role to progress your career, develop a team, and deliver a full range of exciting projects with a clear pathway to director level.

• Structural Engineer within design team on designated projects, reporting to Associate Engineer.
• Undertake site surveys and structural inspections to ensure design integrity and compliance with engineering standards.
• Understand role within design team and timescales available for required works.
• Work with other team members (Architect, M&E Engineer, Client, etc.).
• Keep up to date with changes in legislation, codes of practice, design codes and proprietary suppliers.
• Assist in the scheme design / value engineering of each project to meet client requirements by the most viable option.
• Co‑ordinate, communicate and ensure satisfactory delivery of a project.
• Maintain and develop technical or management capability through CPD and seminars.
• Implement RSK’s HERRR, Quality and SHEQMS procedures at project level.
• Attend training seminars and present key points to colleagues.
• Check drawings and calculations prepared by colleagues.
• Undertake calculations and designs using efficient processes to latest design standards.
• Issue project documents (email, extra‑net and postal).
• Be aware of project deadlines and allocated time.
• Advise and mentor junior members of the team.

• Working knowledge of Revit / AutoCAD.
• On‑going experience in drawing production in accordance with standard procedures.
• Practical understanding of structural engineering principles.
• Working knowledge of 2D / 3D steel / concrete finite element modelling software.
• Experience with TEDDS, CADS, and Tela structures desirable.
• Develop project management skills using RSK procedures.
• Implement Designer’s duties under the CDM Regulations 2015.
• Working knowledge of NHBC Standards.
• Working knowledge of Building Regulations.

• Prior knowledge of the full engineering / development process.
• Experience in designing reinforced concrete, steelwork, and load‑bearing masonry structures.
• Educated to degree or HNC level.
• Experience in undertaking site surveys and structural inspections.
• Working towards professional chartership with ICE or IStruct
  
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• Self‑motivated and ambitious.
• Good self‑manager of time and work.
• Strong team player with an energetic outlook that motivates others.
• Experienced with Microsoft products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Effective communication skills.

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Flexible benefits programme (additional holidays, childcare vouchers, private health care).
• Regular training and career development.

Equal Opportunity

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Company; we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Further information on LDE and its association with the RSK group can be found at

RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or secondary agencies.