Job Description
Principal Structural Engineer
Location: Durham
Company: Multidisciplinary Consultancy
Type: Full-Time | Permanent (Hybrid - 2 days WFH)
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
The role:
* Lead and develop structural design solutions for both superstructures and substructures across varied sectors and challenging sites.
* Collaborate within a multi-discipline design team to deliver constructable, cost-effective, and client-focused outcomes.
* Produce detailed calculations and design specifications using hand calculations and software tools such as AutoCAD, TEDDS, and Tekla Structural Designer.
* Manage multiple project workflows, budgets, and timelines while supporting junior engineers.
* Conduct site surveys, attend project meetings, respond to technical queries, and oversee construction phases.
* Undertake structural condition assessments and provide remediation reports.
* Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and relevant UK and European standards.
Requirements:
* Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
* Extensive post-qualification experience in an engineering consultancy.
* Strong understanding of reinforced concrete, steel, timber, and masonry design.
* Proficiency in relevant design software and Microsoft Office tools.
* Proven ability to work independently on surveys, designs, and reporting.
* Excellent communication skills and a full UK driving license.
Benefits:
* Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
* Annual leave: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave per year
* Pension scheme: up to 6% contribution
* Hybrid working to support you in a healthy work-life balance
* Ongoing professional development through varying project work
* Flexible working system allowing team members to accrue 1.5 days flexi time per month
* Good maternity leave package
* Cycle2work scheme
* Discounts from leading retailers
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