Principal Structural Design Engineer

A Chartered Engineer (CEng) with professional membership of the Institution of Structural Engineers or Institution of Civil Engineers

Experienced in structural steelwork and reinforced concrete design to current European Standards for large and multi-storey permanent building structures

Knowledgeable in CDM Regulations, Building Safety Act, Party Wall Act and UK construction techniques

Experienced in using structural design software packages such as TEDDS, Tekla Structural Designer Masterseries and Revit Structures

Holding a Full driving licence

As a Principal Structural Engineer, you'll be working within the Building Structures team, supporting them in delivering excellent and sustainable Structural Engineering project services to meet client needs. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse range of large building structures across various sectors including education, defence, retail, blue light, leisure, conservation and commercial projects. You'll be joining a well-established team that values collaboration and innovation, where you'll have the opportunity to lead on major engineering projects whilst supporting and mentoring colleagues. With flexible working arrangements available, this role offers the perfect blend of technical challenge and career development within a supportive and growing team.

Your day to day will include:

Acting as the lead structural engineer on major and complex building structures projects

Preparing fee proposals, activity schedules, negotiating appointments, resource planning and risk management

Mentoring other Structural Engineers and Technicians whilst demonstrating commitment to Continuing Professional Development

Producing and checking structural design calculations, drawings, models, reports, specifications, and schedules

Leading structural design at project meetings and supporting consultations with Building Control and statutory authorities for Building Safety Act compliance

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here .

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier

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