🏗️ Principal Civil & Structural Designer
📍 Hybrid – 2/3 days office
💰£DOE + comprehensive benefits package
🌍 About the Role
I’m recruiting for a Principal Civil & Structural Designer to join a growing engineering team supporting major nuclear, petrochemical, and process plant projects across the UK.
This is a senior role focused on RC detailing, 3D modelling, layout design and multi-disciplinary coordination, working on both greenfield and brownfield schemes. You’ll help shape design delivery, mentor junior designers, and contribute to quality, safety, and continuous improvement across the discipline.
🔧 Key Responsibilities
* Produce and develop detailed civil and structural drawings, including RC detailing, GA drawings, models and layouts.
* Work with design software such as E3D, AutoCAD or similar tools to produce accurate, buildable design information.
* Support lead/principal engineers by reviewing and checking design deliverables.
* Participate in site visits, surveys and data collection to inform design development.
* Provide coaching, mentoring and performance support to less experienced team members.
* Assist with recruitment, succession planning and developing technical capability within the team.
* Ensure adherence to discipline procedures, standards, legislation and best practice.
* Capture learning opportunities and contribute to continuous improvement across the department.
* Maintain your own competence and CPD, actively pursuing professional development.
💡 About You
* HND (or higher) in Civil or Structural Engineering, or equivalent experience.
* Minimum 10 years’ experience in civil/structural design within industrial, nuclear, energy or process environments.
* Strong skills in RC detailing, layout design and structural modelling.
* Proficient in E3D, AutoCAD, and other relevant design tools.
* Knowledge of industry standards, structural codes, and typical materials/construction methods.
* Great communicator with proven ability to lead, mentor and coordinate others.
* Able to work independently, prioritise tasks and manage multiple deadlines.
* Enthusiastic about engineering, quality and continual improvement.
🎁 What’s on Offer
* £DOE + comprehensive benefits package.
* High-impact work within a leading engineering organisation delivering major UK infrastructure.
* Clear progression pathways and dedicated professional development support.
* Collaborative culture with a strong focus on innovation, safety and excellence.
* Opportunity to work across nuclear, energy and complex industrial projects.
🚀 Interested? Let’s Talk
If you’re an experienced Civil & Structural Designer looking to take on a principal-level role with real influence, I’d love to discuss this confidentially.
📞 Sam Wakley
Recruitment Consultant – Built Environment
📧 samuel.wakley@anderselite.com
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