Principal Structural Engineer

Principal Structural Engineer Location: Hemel Hempstead or Didcot Salary: Competitive DOE + Comprehensive Benefits Package

Bennett & Game are proud to be partnering with a well-established and highly respected multidisciplinary consultancy who are seeking an experienced Principal Structural Engineer to join their growing Structures team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Chartered, or near-Chartered, Structural Engineer looking to take the next step in their career within a collaborative and technically strong environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading projects, mentoring junior engineers, managing client relationships and contributing to the continued growth of the structures division.

The business delivers a diverse portfolio of projects across commercial, residential, research & development, energy and refurbishment sectors, offering exposure to a broad range of challenging and rewarding engineering work.

Principal Structural Engineer Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary dependent on experience
Car Allowance if chartered
Pension scheme
Salary sacrifice scheme
Death in service benefit
25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
Additional annual leave entitlement with length of service
Holiday buy, sell and carry-over scheme
Long service awards
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Paid professional membership fees
Ongoing CPD and Chartership support
Study leave
Cycle to Work Scheme
Interest-free season ticket loan
Regular company-funded social events
Free refreshments and fresh fruit
Free on-site parking
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Opportunity to work remotely from abroad for up to 15 days per year

Principal Structural Engineer Job Overview

Lead structural engineering projects from inception through to completion
Manage project delivery, budgets, resources and programme requirements
Supervise, mentor and develop engineers and technicians within the team
Prepare and review structural designs across a range of building sectors
Undertake site visits, feasibility studies and risk assessments
Produce preliminary layouts, technical specifications and design solutions
Liaise directly with clients, architects, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams
Attend project meetings and provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle
Assess sustainability and environmental considerations within project designs
Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, regulations and health & safety standards
Develop and maintain strong client relationships
Support fee proposal preparation, bid submissions and business development activities
Contribute to the strategic growth and development of the structures team

Principal Structural Engineer Job Requirements

Degree qualified in Structural or Civil Engineering
Chartered Engineer status, or actively working towards Chartership
Minimum 8 years' post-graduate structural design experience
Strong experience designing in steel, concrete, timber and masonry
Experience delivering refurbishment and new-build projects
Ability to develop schematic structural designs from architectural layouts
Strong understanding of structural design principles and project delivery
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to manage client relationships and lead project teams effectively
Commercial awareness with experience managing project finances
Strong report writing and technical documentation skills
Collaborative approach with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teamsThis role would suit an experienced Senior Structural Engineer or Principal Structural Engineer looking to join a consultancy with an excellent reputation, a diverse project portfolio and a genuine commitment to professional development, technical excellence and long-term career progression

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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