Principal Structural Engineer

Principal Structural Engineer

Full-Time 50000 - 65000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Morgan Hunt UK Limited

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead structural design projects across diverse sectors and mentor junior engineers.
  • Company: Join a multi-award-winning consultancy in Edinburgh with a collaborative culture.
  • Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working options, and career progression opportunities.
  • Other info: Support for ongoing professional development and chartership available.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on innovative building structures while developing your skills.
  • Qualifications: Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering and experience in project delivery.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 Β£ per year.

Morgan Hunt are working with a consultancy to recruit a Principal Structural Engineer to join their Edinburgh office. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer to play a key role in delivering a diverse portfolio of building structures projects across multiple sectors, while contributing to the development of a growing team. You will work closely with clients, architects and multidisciplinary design teams to lead structural engineering projects from concept through to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the structural design and delivery of projects across a range of sectors, including:
    • Commercial
    • Retail
    • Banking
    • Education
    • Distilleries
    • Energy infrastructure, including substations
  • Manage projects through all design stages, ensuring delivery to programme, budget and quality standards
  • Produce and review structural calculations, drawings, specifications and technical reports
  • Mentor and support graduate and junior engineers
  • Contribute to business development by maintaining strong client relationships and identifying opportunities for repeat business

What you bring:

  • A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
  • Chartered Engineer status or be working towards chartership
  • Significant experience in the design and delivery of building structures projects
  • Experience across a range of sectors such as commercial, retail, education, industrial, distilleries or energy infrastructure would be advantageous
  • Strong knowledge of UK design standards and current building regulations
  • Experience using industry-standard structural analysis and design software
  • Strong communication skills

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • The opportunity to work on a varied and technically challenging portfolio of projects
  • A collaborative and supportive working environment
  • Opportunities for career progression and continued professional development
  • Flexible and hybrid working options
  • Support towards ongoing professional development and chartership where applicable

Principal Structural Engineer employer: Morgan Hunt UK Limited

Morgan Hunt UK Limited is an exceptional employer that values flexibility and work-life balance, offering a hybrid working model that allows employees to thrive both in the office and remotely. With a strong focus on professional development, employees are encouraged to grow their skills and advance their careers while contributing to meaningful projects that impact the community in Cambridgeshire. The supportive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal place for those seeking a rewarding career in public service.

Morgan Hunt UK Limited

Contact Details:

Morgan Hunt UK Limited Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Principal Structural Engineer

Structural Design
Project Management
Client Relationship Management
Technical Report Writing
Mentoring
Civil Engineering
Chartered Engineer Status