Principal Structural Engineering Project Lead

2 weeks ago


Warrington, United Kingdom Vertical Recruitment Full time

We are seeking an exceptional Principal Structural Engineering Project Lead to join a leading global multidisciplinary consultancy. Our client operates with 55,000 people in 40+ countries and offers exciting opportunities for career development within a supportive and diverse team.

About the Opportunity

The role of Principal Structural Engineering Project Lead will sit within a pipeline project and lead a multi-disciplinary team to deliver the Project from SL to PPP delivery responsibility, satisfying the client and PPP requirements. The ideal candidate will have previous experience within a structural engineering consultancy, a background in nuclear is not necessary.

PPP has a pipeline of projects that will transition to become major projects, either in after feasibility or during Appraise & Select phases of the gated process.

You will be joining an existing project team that is undertaking these early phases, either appraisal of a longlist or shortlist of options to support the selection of the preferred solution, and the development of that solution to sufficient maturity.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Defining the structural engineering requirements (basis of design) for the new facility
  • Inputting into the layouts being developed by mechanical and process engineering team (e.g., advising on possible RC wall and slab thicknesses)
  • Reviewing the existing site data and inputting into further site investigations to determine the most appropriate foundation solutions
  • Advising on seismic requirements including process required to determine whether or not seismic design is required on this project
  • Delivery of the structural engineering design of the new facility through Appraise & Select, Define and Delivery Stages. This will include connections to existing facilities
  • Risk identification with proposed resolution / mitigation
  • Develop appropriate deliverables list and format (drawings, specifications, reports, BIM etc.)
  • Quality management and assurance of all Structural Engineering deliverables
  • Health & Safety management including production of appropriate designer risk assessments
  • Engineering experience demonstrating a record of successful delivery including recent positions influencing professional engineers and guiding technical personnel
  • Experience of working within a regulated and quality assured system in roles where professional judgement is the key attribute
  • Experience in using and reviewing BIM at work (experienced user of structural engineering software is a minimum requirement)
  • Experience in managing engineering processes and Assets
  • Working collaboratively with other engineering disciplines and wider stakeholders

We offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. Our benefits include free single medical cover, digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay, free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.

The estimated salary range for this position is £80,000 - £110,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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