Principal/Senior Structural Engineer in Leeds

JPG is an employee-owned firm of technical specialists working across all aspects of Civil and Structural Engineering at the forefront of the built environment. JPG excels in providing the highest quality Civil & Structural consultancy service across all market sectors in both the public and commercial sectors. To meet our increasing workload and expanding client base we are currently seeking a Senior/Principal level Structural Engineer for our Leeds office.

Candidates shall be chartered or incorporated with a minimum of 10 years relevant experience in the delivery of building structures projects. This is a fantastic opportunity where candidates will be looking to bring value to our business in return for further career progression to senior management or Director level within a progressive consultancy. JPG offers a fantastic career destination for aspiring motivated individuals where the next generation of leaders will be forged and careers can thrive.

Requirements

• Chartered/Incorporated status or approaching chartered or Incorporated with either the Institution of Structural Engineers or Institution of Civil Engineers.
• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience.
• Successful track record of delivering building structures construction projects up to £75M.
• Excellent Structural design skills including Software experience in TEDDS, Tekla Structural Designer, Fastrack Portal Frame, CADS Wall Panel, P Frame and Masterseries Retaining Wall.
• Ability to manage the delivery of projects through to completion, and work within a multi-disciplinary consultancy.

Objectives and Key Responsibilities

• Excellent design skills across a wide range of structural materials.
• Able to undertake 3D modelling and structural analysis of various structural forms and buildings.
• Advanced design knowledge of superstructures and substructures.
• Advanced knowledge in the preparation of reports, specifications, designs and drawings, feasibility studies and appraisals.
• Ability to be the single point of contact on projects for the business and manage schemes to co-ordinate with the Infrastructure and Geo-environmental teams.
• Able to undertake site visits and Inspections.
• Able to co-ordinate the work of graduates, engineers and technicians.
• Knowledge of current construction methods, ground investigation and ground improvement methods.
• Ability to convey design concepts to others via excellent sketching skills.
• Ability to mentor and lead others.
• Ability to apply problem-solving skills.
• Ability to participate in networking events and attend business development functions.
• Must hold a valid driving licence.
• Able to promote the business to external colleagues and clients.
• Able to visit sites and deliver projects nationally across the UK.

Personal Qualities

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Sound presentation skills.
• Highly motivated and committed team player.
• Reliable.
• In depth knowledge of the construction industry and a passion for the built environment.

Salary and Benefits

• Market Leading Salary.
• Young, growing dynamic team.
• JPG is an employee-owned business and as such all staff have the ability to have equity share ownership options.
• Owing to the above ability to pay tax free bonus – subject to business performance.
• Fantastic office location on the outskirts of the city centre, 1 minute from the motorway network.
• Free Parking available at the office.
• Flexible Working Day- Core Hours 8:30 – 5:00 – with flexibility of 1 hour either side (common sense flexibility).
• Flexible lunch period- 1hr between 12-2pm.
• Company vehicle/car allowance provided depending on role.
• Company funded employee counselling support service available.
• Min 25 days leave + Bank holidays, which increases with length of service.
• Ability to sell back unused holidays.
• Support and financing of professional qualifications.
• JPG will cover professional subscription fees of one Institution.

At JPG Group we believe in encouraging and fostering Equal Opportunities and Diversity, ensuring that all our job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, religious beliefs, sex, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, civil partnership status and disability. All job applicants will be considered solely on their ability to do the job. Interview questions will not be of a discriminatory nature.