Principal Structural Engineer – Energy & Resources

Overview

In this role you lead the technical delivery of complex structural projects within the energy sector, focusing on hydropower and dam infrastructure. You work with clients and cross-functional teams to provide innovative, compliant, and high-quality solutions. You will contribute to strengthening our structural engineering capability and support growth across sectors, while guiding teams and mentoring engineers. Your work helps deliver critical energy infrastructure that supports the UK’s net zero goals.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• bonus schemes
• enhanced pension plan
• private medical insurance
• life assurance
• gym membership discounts

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of major structural projects across the full lifecycle
• Prepare and review calculations, reports and design packages for regulatory submission
• Provide technical oversight and mentorship to engineers and technicians
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes
• Ensure compliance with design standards, legislation and QA processes
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in structural engineering practices

Key requirements

• BEng or MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status or actively pursuing ICE or IStructE accreditation
• Strong experience in structural design across infrastructure, with hydropower/dam exposure preferred
• Proficiency in structural analysis, numerical modelling and hand calculations
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and providing technical oversight
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Commitment to technical excellence and continuous improvement

• leadership
• collaboration
• communication
• structural design for concrete, steel and masonry
• hydropower and dam infrastructure experience
• structural analysis and numerical modelling

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