Principal Structural Engineer

Akton are recruiting on behalf of a client who have a vacancy in their Leicester office for a Principal Structural Engineer.

Role Overview

The successful applicant will be responsible to undertake structural design on a wide variety of civil and structural engineering projects. The projects are within the commercial, residential, industrial and education sectors on projects up to £30 million in value.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a BEng/MEng qualification and have a minimum of 7 years post graduate experience
• Be chartered or working towards chartership status through IStructE or ICE
• Have design experience and structural analysis skills in all common structural materials including steel, concrete, timber, and masonry
• Be proficient in relevant engineering design software
• Have excellent communication skills
• Be able to manage numerous projects, allocate resources to meet deadlines and liaise with clients
• Manage a team of project engineers and technicians accordingly
• Confidently represent the company at meetings and liaise with clients, consultants, and contractors
• Write accurate reports and project documentation
• Be a positive team member
• Have a full driving licence and own transport

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme
• Loyalty to employees - 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays. An extra day per year will be awarded up to a maximum of 5 days
• Opportunity to develop your career with continued support and investment in your personal development
• IStructE and ICE chartership mentoring
• Membership to professional institutions funded by the company
• Working from home policy