Principal Structural Engineer
Location: Edinburgh
Company Size: 75-100 headcount
I am working closely with an employee-owned engineering consultancy as they look to appoint a Principal Structural Engineer in their Edinburgh office. This will be an engineer that has a background of successfully leading and running projects – budget control, client management and business development. The ideal background is someone that is Chartered and possesses experience in a wide range building structure sectors from residential and education through to commercial builds.
Principal Structural Engineer Role
Assist in the running of a small team (8 engineers, 3 technicians), lead a selection of projects whilst actively contributing to the larger projects of the office. Mentoring juniors is a key aspect of the position – experience in this is beneficial.
Edinburgh Office Projects
- Distilleries (10 active projects throughout Scotland).
- Royal High School redevelopment (recently received approval).
- Various multi-million-pound residential extension projects.
- 27 frameworks (NHS, Edinburgh Council etc).
- Wide range of conservation projects (Glenfinnan Viaduct, Links View and Cables Wynd).
Principal Structural Profile
- Software experience – Tekla and Masterseries (training can be provided).
- Chartered Status is essential for this position.
- Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering projects (10k-multimillion in value).
- Experience working with Steel and Concrete.
- A keen interest in Conservation projects is beneficial however, non-essential.
Salary and Benefits
- £48,000 – £58,000 (Experience Dependant).
- Unique 35-hour week.
- 9- day fortnight option.
- Hybrid working options with lots of flexibility.
- Bi-annual bonus.
- 26 days annual leave + 7 fixed at Christmas.