Principal Structural Engineer

4 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd Full time

Astute's Nuclear team is partnering with an independent civil and structural engineering consultancy working within the nuclear, utilities, waste water and education sectors to recruit a Principal Civil and Structural Engineer/Technical Director for its Preston site.

The Principal Civil and Structural Engineer/Technical Director role comes with a salary starting from £60,000, enhanced pension and flexible working. The primary purpose of the role is to lead and co-ordinate CS&A design teams from scope to design, ensuring consistent quality and timeliness of output.

If you're a Principal Civil or Structural Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that offers variety and professional development, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties:

As the Principal Engineer/Technical Director, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

  1. Coordinate design outputs across technical disciplines and ensure timely, budget-compliant delivery of project designs.
  2. Represent WEL in design reviews and oversee production of cost-effective design documents meeting specifications.
  3. Monitor design cost budgets, track changes, and provide cost forecasts to maximize efficiency.
  4. Build relationships with clients and supply chain to promote buildability, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
  5. Foster a safe work environment, maintain a positive approach, and support continuous improvement and confidentiality efforts.
  6. Lead, coach, and mentor project teams, ensuring efficient civil and structural design delivery within budget and schedule.
  7. Focus on health, safety, well-being, and effective project deliverables while supporting technical leads in the Preston office.
  8. Oversee deliverable approvals, attend design reviews, and promote a thriving, inclusive working environment with strong project management.
Professional qualifications:

We are looking for someone with the following:

  1. Be a Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer with minimum 10 years experience of running / leading projects.
  2. Have a broad knowledge of steel and concrete structures including water retaining structures to British Standards and Eurocodes.
  3. An understanding or proficiency in the use of software such as STAAD PRO, TEDDS, AutoCAD, Excel is preferred.
Personal skills

The Principal CS&A Engineer/Technical Director role would suit someone who has:

  1. Nuclear experience including decommissioning works.
  2. A team player with good interpersonal and communication skills with ability to adapt to diverse working environments.
  3. A "can-do" attitude, capacity to learn from others as well as being assertive in presenting own technical works.
  4. Mentoring more junior engineers to be part of the delivery team.
  5. Excellent IT skills.
  6. Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance.
Salary and benefits of the Principal Structural Engineer/Technical Director role

Salary between £60,000 to £70,000.

Enhanced Pension.

Life Assurance.

Personal development and support with accreditation.

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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