Principal Civil Structural Engineer
- Location:
-
UK
- Sector:
- Civil Engineering
- Job Type:
- Contract
- Salary:
- Market related
- Reference:
- SK/R/092511
Role
We are seeking a Principal Engineer (Civil & Structural) to support a major infrastructure programme within a highly regulated defence environment. Working on a significant infrastructure investment programme, you will lead the delivery of civil and structural design packages associated with critical dock readiness and nuclear infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a small team of engineers and designers delivering civil and structural work packages.
- Manage technical design packages from concept through to handover.
- Ensure delivery to scope, quality, schedule and cost requirements.
- Act as the technical focal point for stakeholders and project teams.
- Review and assess seismic design documentation.
- Ensure compliance with quality, safety and engineering governance processes.
- Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise throughout the project lifecycle.
Essential Experience
- Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering.
- Chartered Engineer (or demonstrably working at Chartered level).
- 15+ years' experience in Civil and Structural Engineering.
- Experience delivering complex infrastructure, marine, rail, defence or heavy industrial projects.
- Proven experience leading and mentoring engineering teams.
- Strong background in structural design and substantiation of heavy civil engineering structures.
- Experience working within highly regulated environments.
- Understanding of engineering design, safety and quality management processes.
Desirable Experience
- Dry dock, marine or waterfront structure experience.
- Nuclear sector experience.
- Knowledge of American seismic codes including ACI 349-19, ASCE 4-16 and ASCE 43-19.
- Experience supporting construction and commissioning activities.
- Familiarity with industrial building and building services design.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a major defence infrastructure programme, delivering nationally significant projects within a collaborative multi-disciplinary engineering team.
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.
We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Principal Engineer – Civil & Structural looking for new employment.
