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Principal Structural Engineer
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Principal Structural Engineer
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Principal Structural Engineer to take a leading technical role within a multidisciplinary Building Engineering team, delivering projects across residential, public sector, and commercial developments.
The role combines new-build structural design with structural investigation and assessment of existing buildings, offering the opportunity to work across a varied portfolio while providing technical leadership and mentoring to less experienced engineers.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the structural design of low to medium-rise residential developments, including apartments, townhouses, and mixed-use schemes.
- Design and assess timber, steel, concrete, and masonry structures, including foundations across varying ground conditions.
- Undertake structural inspections, condition assessments, surveys, defect diagnosis, and load capacity evaluations.
- Prepare technically robust structural investigation and assessment reports.
- Produce and review detailed calculations, structural analysis, and BIM/CAD information.
- Work closely with architects, building services engineers, fire engineers, and other disciplines to ensure fully coordinated solutions.
- Provide technical input at design reviews, coordination meetings, and internal technical forums.
- Undertake UK-wide site visits and support projects from feasibility through to detailed design and construction.
- Mentor graduates, engineers, and technicians, supporting their technical development and progression towards chartership.
- Contribute to best practice, innovation, and sustainable engineering solutions, including consideration of embodied and whole-life carbon.
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Experience & Qualifications
The successful candidate will have:
- Significant experience in structural engineering, including both new-build design and existing-building investigation.
- Strong experience within low to medium-rise residential developments.
- Excellent technical capability across timber, steel, and concrete design.
- Experience with structural surveys, defect assessment, and existing-building appraisal.
- Strong knowledge of UK codes and standards.
- Experience using structural design software; Tekla Structural Designer would be advantageous.
- A collaborative approach with the confidence to provide technical leadership and mentor others.
- A Master's degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering accredited by ICE and/or IStructE.
- Chartered status, or clear progression towards chartership, is desirable.
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This is an opportunity for a technically strong engineer to work on a diverse range of projects, influence project outcomes, and contribute to the development of a collaborative and forward-thinking engineering team.
To apply, please send your CV to natalie@threcruit.co.uk or contact Natalie Oakley on 07812 993513 for a confidential conversation.
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