Principal Civil / Structural Engineer

Your duties will include, although not be limited to:

* Leading and managing a team of Engineers and Technicians, including mentoring, coaching and training

* Taking ownership of own projects across buildings schemes

* Carrying out inspections, site surveys and assessments of structures and preparing reports

* Overseeing the design of civil & structural schemes and checking designs prepared by others, including detailed calculations by hand and through computer models.

* Advising junior staff on solutions and supporting other team members on developing solutions

* Preparing and managing project programmes, workload and resources along with the directors

* Liaising with clients to verify project scope and ensure deliverables

* Preparation of tenders and proposals

* Developing new and existing client relationships

* Meeting with clients to promote the skills we provide

* Development of new work opportunities

* Development of the team, including interviewing and resourcing

What will I receive in return?

As a Chartered Principal Engineer, you would receive a salary of £(phone number removed) dependent on experience and qualifications, including:

* 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off, with option to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday per year

* Company performance-related bonus scheme

* Matched pension scheme of up to 5%

* Private Healthcare Schemes / Cycle to Work Scheme

* Relaxed and comfortable working environment

You’ll be employed on a permanent contract, working 40 hours per week. There is flexibility with start and finish times available however, the core working hours are Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4.30pm.

What will I need to be considered for this vacancy?

To be considered for this role you will have the following experience, qualifications, skills, knowledge and attributes;

* Relevant Civil or Structural Engineering degree

* Working towards Chartership or Chartered (ICE or IStructE)

* 8+ years experience

* Strong technical knowledge within assessment and design including inspections, calculations and analysis of existing structures and new-build design development

* Considerable project management experience across buildings, bridges and temporary works, with drive and a proven record to meeting targets

* Experience within the UK industry; preferably with Eurocode and Highway standards

* Experience leading and developing a team of Engineers

* Client focused approach with effective interpersonal and communication skills

* Strong commercial awareness

* Full UK driving licence and own transport

* Eligible to live and work in the UK and high standard of written English