/Principal Structural Engineer

Principal Structural Engineer

Wigan, Greater Manchestergbvia direct
// Job Type
Full Time
// Salary
GBP 80,000 - 80,000/year
// Salary Range
80,000–80,000 GBP / year
// Posted
1 month ago

About the Role

<p><strong>Principal Chartered Structural Engineer </strong></p> <p><strong>Wigan</strong></p> <p><strong>Salary up to £80,000</strong></p> <p>My client is a well established, multi-disciplinary consultancy practice operating in the North West of England and are currently seeking a chartered structural engineer to manage the structural section of the practice.</p> <p>They currently operate, predominantly, within the residential development sector throughout the northwest of England however since its acquisition by a southern based engineering firm, the business is looking to expand its current portfolio of work and in particular in respect of both superstructure and substructure work.</p> <p>The successful candidate will be required to manage the day-to-day operations of the structural section and also spearhead a programme of expansion of the department. The role will be a very senior position and will report directly to the managing director.</p> <p>Accordingly, we require an engineer with at least 15 years general UK construction experience, ideally within a multi-disciplinary practice, and who currently has a management role. The successful candidate must be Chartered with either the IStructE or ICE.</p> <p>Additional professional qualifications will be considered to be advantageous.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities of this Principal Structural Engineer role include;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Manage on a day-to-day basis the current structural engineering team</li> <li>Lead the design and delivery of a diverse range of structural engineering projects from concept to completion.</li> <li>Provide technical oversight and guidance to project engineers and technicians.</li> <li>Structural Surveys</li> <li>Manage and mentor junior engineers and technicians.</li> <li>Prepare structural calculations, drawings, and specifications.</li> <li>Collaborate with other disciplines and stakeholders to ensure project success.</li> <li>Interface with existing clients regarding their requirements and the successful</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications for this Principal Structural Engineer role include</strong></p> <ul> <li>A degree in <strong>Civil or Structural Engineering </strong>(BEng or MEng).</li> <li><strong>Chartership </strong>in either <strong>structural </strong>or <strong>civil engineering </strong>(or both)</li> <li>Proven <strong>strong experience in super and sub-structure engineering design </strong>across various project stages.</li> <li><strong>Strong technical skills </strong>and experience with relevant <strong>design software</strong>.</li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li> <li>Experience in l<strong>eading teams or mentoring junior staff. </strong></li> <li>A <strong>proactive </strong>and <strong>detail-oriented approach </strong>to work</li> <li>Senior management skills</li> </ul> <p><strong>For this Principal Structural Engineer role we can offer;</strong></p> <p>A competitive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities and seniority required for this role</p> <p>A pathway for career progression with an ambitious group of companies</p> <p>Exposure to a wide variety of exciting projects in sectors such as residential, commercial, and education. A supportive and inclusive work environment with a focus on professional development.</p> <p>Interested? Please get in touch with MIKAELA today!</p> <p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TWlrYWVsYVJhYmFpb3R0aS4zNDMxMS4xMTMwOUBwZW5ndWlucmVjcnVpdG1lbnQuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif"></p>

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