Principal Structural Engineer – Liverpool

Opportunity: Principal Structural Engineer
Location: Liverpool
Position type: Permanent
Rate: Negotiable and Competitive

A vacancy exists for a Principal Structural Engineer to join a new team in our Building Structures division of our already established Liverpool Office currently providing Bridge, Infrastructure and Highway Engineering. The new team would work in collaboration with our established Building Structures division in Stockport.

The role would involve managing and delivering projects under the guidance of experienced directors. There are opportunities to take on responsibilities suitable to your experience.

The work involves varied and challenging building structures projects for both public and private sector clients.

The Principal Structural Engineer role requires a ‘hands on’ approach and the application of professional engineering knowledge and skills to steer the direction of projects. Excellent career prospects are available for the right candidate.

Duties:

• Preparation of feasibility studies, concept and scheme design reports.
• Design calculations (a working knowledge of Eurocodes is desired).
• Preparation of contract documents and specifications.
• Supervision of contractors.
• Project management tasks for certain projects.
• Dealing with clients.

Specific objectives include:

• Providing high-level technical services.
• Providing support, training and guidance to other staff.
• Developing and retaining specialist knowledge.
• Reporting to the building structures director and managing graduates/junior members of staff.

Experience of working in a structures design consultancy office is essential, typically with at least 10 years practical design experience. Chartered Engineer status is required.

Qualities:

• Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• Capable of operating with minimal supervision.
• Seeking increasing levels of responsibility.
• Client-facing skills and building client relationships.

We offer:

• 25 days holiday.
• Paid overtime.
• Varied and interesting work.
• Excellent career progression prospects.
• Organised social events.
• Financially secure family-run business.
• Friendly and supportive office environment.

To apply for this position, please submit your CV supported by a written application.

Wilde Consulting Engineers are an Equal Opportunities employer.