Principal Structural Engineer

Job Summary

Job Title:

Principal Structural Engineer

Location:

Northallerton, with Hybrid working

Full Time/Permanent

Our client is an award winning building design consultancy. They are currently looking for a Principal Structural Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis. This role will be based at their Northallerton site on a hybrid basis.

As a Principal Structural Engineer, you will be an integral part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team that includes Architects, Building Surveyors, Civil Engineers, M&E Engineers, and Quantity Surveyors.

This business is very passionate about their people and believe that their team defines their identity as a company.

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays. (Holiday purchase scheme is also available)
• Company pension up to 6%
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Plus many more!

You will be responsible for managing an increasing project workload and delivering high‑quality structural designs.

• Collaborate with the multi-discipline design team to develop structural designs that meet client aspirations and are constructible.
• Produce conceptual and detailed superstructure designs for a diverse range of clients across various sectors.
• Develop efficient and cost-effective substructure solutions for challenging sites.
• Respond to site queries, review fabrication details, visit sites, attend meetings, and monitor construction activities as required.
• Liaise with the 'in-house' design team and external parties to ensure practical and cost-effective solutions are utilised.
• Undertake technical design reviews and lead projects.

As Principal Structural Engineer, you will have a degree in civil/structural engineering or equivalent, along with experience within an engineering consultancy.

• Proficient in preparing detailed designs and specifications using first principles hand calculations, AutoCAD, TEDDS, Tekla Structural Designer software, or similar.
• Excellent knowledge of relevant UK and European codes of practice in reinforced concrete, steel, masonry, and timber.
• Ability to independently carry out surveys and reports.
• IT literacy with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.