Principal Structural Design Engineer

1 week ago


Derby, Derby, United Kingdom Balfour Beatty plc Full time

Balfour Beatty are recruiting for a Principal Structural Design Engineer to work with our Power Transmission and Distribution Team in Derby.

You will deliver such design calculations, engineering drawings and documents that enable a safe and constructable engineered solution. Reports to the Design Delivery Manager Structures

What you'll be doing
  • Assume the role of lead structural engineer for complex and non-standard projects as directed by the Design Delivery Manager - Structures.
  • Analyse and understand contract documents to determine scope of works, design parameters/methodologies, engineering programme, and budget.
  • Ensure projects are delivered to the engineering manager in accordance with the agreed scope of works, design parameters/methodologies, engineering programme and budget.
  • Review designs and design calculations produced by other engineers or apprentices to ensure the designs are appropriate and can be manufactured and constructed safely in accordance with contract documents and/ or current
    best practice.
  • Assist in the analysis and resolution of complex and non-standard design issues.
  • Identify, deliver, and undertake training as required to enable effective achievement of objectives.
  • Mentor and coach others from the structural and the wider engineer team.
  • Support the Chief Engineer Structures, to drive technical improvement, and identify innovation and development opportunities.
Who we're looking for
  • Bachelors Degree in Civil/Structural or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
  • Excellent structural analysis skills, ability to solve problems from first principles.
  • Good communication skills, able to communicate effectively at all levels.
  • Knowledge of lattice type structures.
  • Experience with BS EN ; BS EN ; BS EN UK NNA
  • Experience with Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis, Bentley Staad Pro and PLS CADD/TOWER, or equivalent.
  • Working towards CEng
Why work for us

Balfour Beattys Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions.

Day in, day out, our skilled and dedicated teams deliver a range of proactive and reactive services which support a reliable and safe supply of power flowing to millions of homes and businesses around the world. Our contracts range from 50,000 schemes to 100 million plus major projects.

Our people are our biggest asset and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level.

About us

Balfour Beattys Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions.

With experience and expertise across the full spectrum of the electricity grid our teams have capability across overhead lines, cable tunnels, distribution networks and substations.

From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support clients in the development of some of the worlds most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business. To ensure we deliver on this commitment, we have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, proactive, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full at

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and Women into Construction. In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

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