Principal Structural Engineer

Are you an experienced Principal Structural Engineer with proven consultancy experience, who wants to be much more than a number in a crowd? Would you relish the opportunity to be part of a company where you can work both autonomously, and as part of a wider professional team, where you will have genuine opportunities to develop your career further? Caulmert currently has an opportunity for an enthusiastic professional to work in the Company’s Engineering Team.

Caulmert Ltd is a fresh and dynamic multi-disciplinary consultancy, delivering town planning, engineering and environmental services throughout the UK to an impressive client base including many blue-chip organisations. Founded in 2008, Caulmert is on track to meet an ambitious growth plan. Currently, the company employs 45 colleagues operating from regional offices located in Kent, Cheshire and North Wales, with our client-focused teams consistently delivering high quality services and support to the rapidly growing number of clients.

An enthusiastic Principal Structural Engineer is required to support the expansion of the Engineering team. This is a superb opportunity to work on a wide range of multi-disciplinary projects in different sectors including education, commercial, industrial, residential, health, rail and infrastructure, and energy and waste. Making a significant contribution to the day-to-day preparation and delivery of technical design information, whilst enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid working environment your responsibilities will include:

• Liaising with other members of the design team (either internal or external)
• Liaising with contractors, clients, third party organisations and stakeholders, answering queries in relation to technical detailing
• Attendance at design, project progress, and client engagement meetings
• Structural design to all relevant standards and European Codes
• Producing preliminary design solutions and reviewing with clients as part of design strategy
• Producing detailed designs, calculations and specifications including GA and technical reviews
• Design in all forms of construction including steelwork, reinforced / precast concrete, masonry and timber
• Managing projects to cost, programme and sustainability criteria
• Supervising the BIM technicians on technical / construction details and undertaking QA reviews
• Mentoring and assisting junior staff
• Complying with designers’ duties under the CDM Regulations
• Selling, marketing and business development of existing clients and being alert to new leads

What will I need in order to be considered for this role?

• Ambition, commitment and integrity
• Minimum BSc/BEng in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent
• At least 7 years post qualification experience in civil and structural engineering
• Chartered or near-chartered status with a relevant body (MICE or MIStructE)
• Detailed knowledge of structural design and detailing using all relevant UK and European codes of practice
• Knowledge of BREEAM, sustainability objectives and embodied carbon
• Good experience of structural analysis and design software
• Client focused approach with good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to secure new projects for the business and bid for other projects
• Confidence and ability in team and project management
• Ability to supervise and develop a team whilst working as part of a wider team
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy of own work and that of others working for you
• Ability to take action and make decisions without close supervision
• Commercial ability
• Full UK driving license and own transport

What will I receive in return?

• A happy, sociable place to work with a choice of offices in North Wales (Bangor and St Asaph) and Altrincham.
• Competitive remuneration package
• 25 days Holiday + Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days depending on the length of service)
• Investment in your professional development and great career prospects
• Private Medical Care
• Pension
• Potential opportunity to purchase Company shares

Additionally, you’ll be part of a friendly and professional team in a growing company which promotes agile working and where your ideas will be welcomed, and your efforts and results will be noticed and rewarded, with excellent opportunities for career progression. The Company is an equal opportunities employer and aims to ensure a workplace where people are treated with dignity and respect, and where trust and empowerment are encouraged.

As part of our recruitment process, Caulmert is expected to carry out a ‘Right to work’ check on all staff. This will require obtaining original copies of one or more of the ‘acceptable documents’ as given in the Home Office Guidance “An Employer’s Guide to Right to Work Checks”: 31 August 2021. Further information is available from our HR department upon request.

Location: Flexible

Contract Type: Permanent

How to apply

To apply, please forward a detailed CV and covering letter explaining what attracts you to the post to Donna Milne, HR Manager at InTec, Parc Menai, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 4FG or email torecruitment@caulmert.com. The Company will not accept Applications/Candidates from Recruitment Consultants/Agencies nor accept their terms and conditions without prior approval from the HR Manager.