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Principal Structural Engineer

Description:
Job Summary:
  • Job Title: Principal Structural Engineer
  • Location: Northallerton, with Hybrid working
  • Full Time/Permanent
 
Our client is an award winning building design consultancy. They are currently looking for a Principal Structural Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis. This role will be based at their Northallerton site on a hybrid basis.
 
As a Principal Structural Engineer, you will be an integral part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team that includes Architects, Building Surveyors, Civil Engineers, M&E Engineers, and Quantity Surveyors.
 
The Culture and Company
This business is very passionate about their people and believe that their team defines their identity as a company.
Benefits include:
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
  • 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays’. (Holiday purchase scheme is also available)
  • Company pension up to 6%
  • Excellent training and development opportunities
  • Plus many more!
 
About the Principal Structural Engineer
You will be responsible for managing an increasing project workload and delivering high-quality structural designs.
 
Other responsibilities of the Principal Structural Engineer will include:
  • Collaborate with the multi-discipline design team to develop structural designs that meet client aspirations and are constructible.
  • Produce conceptual and detailed superstructure designs for a diverse range of clients across various sectors.
  • Develop efficient and cost-effective substructure solutions for challenging sites.
  • Respond to site queries, review fabrication details, visit sites, attend meetings, and monitor construction activities as required.
  • Liaise with the 'in-house' design team and external parties to ensure practical and cost-effective solutions are utilised.
  • Undertake technical design reviews and lead projects.
 
About You - Principal Structural Engineer
 
As Principal Structural Engineer, you will have a degree in civil/structural engineering or equivalent, along with experience within an engineering consultancy.
 
Other requirements include: 
 
  • Proficient in preparing detailed designs and specifications using first principles hand calculations, AutoCAD, TEDDS, Tekla Structural Designer software, or similar.
  • Excellent knowledge of relevant UK and European codes of practice in reinforced concrete, steel, masonry, and timber.
  • Ability to independently carry out surveys and reports.
  • IT literacy with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
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Reference Number: 511
Role: Structural Engineer
Location: Northallerton
Posted Date: 10 Oct 2025
Company: 1865
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on experience

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