Principal Structural Engineer / Civils & Construction / Up to £50-60k / Nottingham

I am currently working with a leading UK Civils and Construction main contractor known for delivering quality and competitive foundations to all superstructures within the railway environment and across the industry.

We are looking for a Principal Structural Engineer to ensure that high-quality, innovative civil/structural designs are produced in accordance with the business and project requirement and liaise with all parts of the business to ensure that projects are co-ordinated, well-managed and delivered successfully. You will be reporting directly to our Technical Services Director and will responsible for a team of structural engineers.

Duties –

• To manage, mentor and provide design/technical guidance to team members and other parts of the Aspin Group
• Act as ‘Project Manager’, accountable for the successful delivery of the project
• Act as CRE (Design) for rail projects
• Act as designer, checker and approver (depending on competence) as required by the project
• Prepare reports and co-ordinate the production of detailed AutoCAD drawings for issue
• Complete site visits to carry out site inspections and investigations
• Liaise with other Professionals internally and externally, including Contractors, sub-Contractors and Clients
• Attend and contribute to both internal and external meetings
• Develop good working relationships with others based on technical excellence, professionalism and openness
• Organise all relevant method statements and risk assessments in accordance with Construction regulations and health and safety policies
• Help drive the business towards their aims for BIM

Key skills needed –

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent grasp of engineering and design principles
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment
• Ability to take initiative, respond to issues, constraints and opportunities
• Ability to plan and organise work consistently to meet deadlines
• Ability to work on projects under constant deadlines
• Ability to anticipate, identify and resolve problems in a timely and positive manner
• Detail-orientated and sees big picture
• Excellent communication skills

Qualifications required –

• Driving Licence
• Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
• Chartered status is ideal but not essential
• Understanding of Eurocodes and ability to design steel, concrete, masonry and timber structural elements
• Broad experience of wider Civil/Structural solutions beyond rail
• Personal Track Safety Certificate (PTS)

Location: Nottingham

Salary: up to £50–60K p/annum

Start date: ASAP

If this exciting role is of interest, please do apply ASAP as the client are looking to review CV’s promptly.