Principle Structural Engineer
Cheshire
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Salary up to £85,000
I am actively seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Principle Structural Engineer to join a leading, successful Structural Engineering consultancy based in Cheshire, that specialise in Extreme Loads and Blast Engineering. They are recognized as a leader in the field, with a project portfolio that includes the design of high-profile developments across the UK and internationally, addressing extreme load events.
Qualifications and Experiences for this Principle Structural Engineer include:
- A degree in civil or structural engineering
- Chartered status (MICE or MIStructE) or equivalent experience to pass the chartered professional review
- Proven leadership skills and experience working with clients and project teams to develop innovative solutions to complex challenges
- Strong knowledge of steel and concrete design per Eurocodes or UFC 3-340-02
- Experience managing the commercial aspects of project delivery
- Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach
- Willingness to undergo UK security vetting (SC level or higher)
Duties and responsibilities for this Principle Structural Engineer include:
- Collaborate with clients to define project requirements, influence outcomes, and present tailored solutions
- Work closely with project design teams to develop protective design strategies
- Deliver design responsibilities, including developing specifications, monitoring compliance, and conducting site visits
- Support Tier 1, 2, and 3 contractors to ensure construction meets project specifications
- Collaborate with manufacturers on new product designs
- Manage project workloads to meet deadlines and maintain high quality standards
- Oversee and conduct detailed structural calculations using a combination of hand calculations, finite element analysis, and computational fluid dynamics
- Conduct vehicle dynamics assessments for hostile vehicle mitigation design
- Lead and mentor a team of graduate, project, and senior engineers
- Contribute to the senior management team
Salary and benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- 25 days of holiday plus statutory Bank Holidays
- Training towards membership of the Register of Security Engineers and Specialists
- Working from home option and flexible working times
- Private healthcare
- Performance-based bonus scheme
- Life insurance
- Pension contribution
This role offers an opportunity for professional development within a supportive and friendly environment. If this Principle Structural Engineer role is of interest to yourself or want to know more information, please do not hesitate to contact Sam Osborne on or email your CV to .