Principal Structural Engineer (Technical Lead)
| Posting date: | 06 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £50000-70000 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 May 2025 |
| Location: | Glasgow, G2 5LD |
| Company: | Mott MacDonald |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7441-43363899 |
Summary
Mott MacDonald
We’re a global engineering, management, and development consultancy.Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.
Our values: Progress, Respect, Integrity, Drive, Excellence.
Overview of role
We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Structural Engineer to join our team as a technical lead. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in structural engineering, with a focus on technical excellence and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and analysis of complex structural systems for various projects.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
- Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulations.
- Conduct structural assessments and evaluations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
- Review and approve technical documentation and drawings.
- Stay updated with the latest advancements in structural engineering and implement best practices.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Candidate Specification
Essential
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or a related field.
- Qualified CEng MICE or MIStructE
- Experience in structural engineering.
- Proficiency in structural analysis software and tools.
- Strong knowledge of building codes and standards.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Experience with advanced structural materials and technologies.
- Familiarity with sustainable design practices.
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Familiarity with transmission and distribution networks and advantage but not essential.
We’re a global engineering, management, and development consultancy.Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.
Our values: Progress, Respect, Integrity, Drive, Excellence.
Overview of role
We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Structural Engineer to join our team as a technical lead. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in structural engineering, with a focus on technical excellence and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and analysis of complex structural systems for various projects.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
- Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulations.
- Conduct structural assessments and evaluations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
- Review and approve technical documentation and drawings.
- Stay updated with the latest advancements in structural engineering and implement best practices.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Candidate Specification
Essential
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or a related field.
- Qualified CEng MICE or MIStructE
- Experience in structural engineering.
- Proficiency in structural analysis software and tools.
- Strong knowledge of building codes and standards.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Experience with advanced structural materials and technologies.
- Familiarity with sustainable design practices.
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Familiarity with transmission and distribution networks and advantage but not essential.
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