Principal Structural Engineer

Company: Think Recruitment
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Location: Nottingham
Job Description:

Think Recruitment are currently working with a busy consultancy who are looking to recruit a Structural Engineer at Senior or Principal level.

Working with a talented team of Chartered, mid-level and graduate engineers our clients Structures Division are seeking a highly motivated Engineer to support the Structures Team in their Nottingham Office. The successful candidate will have sound experience in a wide variety of Structural Engineering projects and have experienced complex and challenging structural designs from conception to completion.

Working on a broad range of structural projects, this high performing team of professionals are looking for an engineer who is aspiring to be a technically excellent design engineer working on a diverse and generally challenging range of projects, incorporating bespoke new build structures, refurbishment and heritage works.

To be considered for this role you will ideally have:

  • Minimum 2:1 BSc/BEng in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent
  • At least 5 years post qualification experience in civil and structural engineering
  • Full UK driving license and own transport
  • Chartered or near-chartered status with a relevant body (MICE or MIStructE)
  • Experience in surveying and refurbishment
  • Good structural forensic and analytical skills
  • Experienced in masonry, timber, steel and concrete design
  • Detailed knowledge of structural design and detailing using all relevant UK and European codes of practice

On a day to day basis, in this exciting role you will be responsible for:

  • Producing preliminary design solutions and reviewing with clients as part of design strategy
  • Producing detailed designs, calculations and specifications and technical reviews
  • Attendance at design, project progress, and client engagement meetings
  • Liaising with contractors, clients, third party organisations and stakeholders, answering queries in relation to technical detailing
  • Design in all forms of construction including steelwork, reinforced / precast concrete, masonry and timber
  • Structural appraisals of commercial, industrial and residential structures
  • Management of projects cost and programme
  • Management of sustainability criteria
  • Complying with designers’ duties under the CDM Regulations
  • Produce sketches, drawings and writing structural appraisal report

Our client value and promote a positive work-life balance

Benefits

  • an attractive salary
  • annual profit share, dependent on profits, but averages at 2.5% of salary
  • annual salary reviews
  • AXA private healthcare
  • relocation fee
  • stakeholder pension
  • professional subscriptions
  • professional exam fees
  • engineering training courses
  • CPDs
  • workshops and mentoring

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Posted: September 30th, 2026