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Principal Structural Engineer St Helens Full-time Excellent Salary + Leadership Benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Structural Engineer to join a well-established and growing engineering consultancy in St Helens. With a strong reputation for delivering practical, high-quality structural solutions across residential, commercial, industrial, and public sector projects, the consultancy continues to expand its portfolio throughout the North West and beyond. We are now seeking an experienced and commercially aware Principal Structural Engineer to play a key leadership role within the business. The Role As Principal Structural Engineer, you will take technical and managerial responsibility for a range of structural projects, from concept design through to completion. You will lead project teams, maintain key client relationships, and contribute strategically to the ongoing development of the St Helens office. Key responsibilities include: Leading the design of structures in steel, reinforced concrete, timber, and masonry Overseeing technical delivery and quality assurance Managing project programmes, budgets, and resources Acting as the primary point of contact for key clients Mentoring and developing engineers and technicians Supporting business development and tender submissions Contributing to the strategic growth of the consultancy About You We are looking for a confident and commercially minded engineer who: Holds a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering Is Chartered (CEng) with IStructE or ICE Has extensive UK consultancy experience Demonstrates strong technical expertise and leadership capability Has a proven track record of managing projects and teams Communicates effectively with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams What We Offer Highly competitive salary and benefits package Clear progression pathway to Associate/Director level Flexible working arrangements Autonomy and influence within a growing office Supportive and collaborative working culture Opportunity to shape the future direction of the St Helens team This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven Principal Structural Engineer looking to step into a senior leadership role within a respected consultancy, where your expertise and ambition will be genuinely valued. We also have similar roles in Wigan and Warrington. If you are ready to make a significant impact and advance your career, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please get in touch with MIKAELA today.

Your new company My client is a leading multi-disciplinary construction and property consultancy. They provide a range of consultancy services that include building & quantity surveying, project management, architecture & master planning, civil & structural engineering, mechanical & electrical engineering, sustainability, and health & safety. As Senior Building Surveyor, you will either be working on a large social housing framework contract managing refurbishment and maintenance projects across SE postcodes, alternatively you will be working on education projects taking over from a Senior Manager looking to move away from the sector. The projects they've won alone in the lockdown period, will see them through to mid 2022 without taking in to account the projects they had before, putting them in a strong position if another lockdown was to occur. You will be working in a team of 12, where you will report into an Associate and have junior surveyors beneath you. At the moment there is a mix of WFH and working in the office which is currently led by the employee, the Partner managing the division has no desire to change that so this role would be ideal for someone looking for a better work - life balance. Your new role In the role of Senior Building Surveyor you will be tasked and measured in the following; preparing tender documentation comprising schedule of work, producing CAD drawings/plans, overseeing tender procedures and evaluation of tenders, managing contracts and controlling expenditure within budget and time, carry out the duties of Principal Designer under the CDM Regulations 2015, undertake Building and Condition Surveys, carry out inspections of construction work, write specifications of work, carry out the duties of Contract Administrator, carry out the role of Surveyor under the Party Wall etc Act 1996 and undertake Property Title investigations. What you'll need to succeed In order to be considered for this role you will need to have the following; knowledge of Asbestos management duties, H&S legislation and CDM Regulations, experience in Management of Small to Medium sized projects, identifying building defects and preparing specifications, working knowledge of IT systems and software such as MS Project, Office, & AutoCAD and knowledge of the JCT forms of Contract. You will ideally be MRICS or close to taking your APC interview. What you'll get in return As part of the package for this role, you can expect a salary of up to £55k along with a 25 days holiday + bank holidays which goes up to 30 after time served, reimbursement for APC and professional examination costs, professional fees paid for, pension options and life assurance. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Andrew Dique now on (phone number removed). If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

A great career progression opportunity for a Chartered Senior Structural Engineer with a clear career path to Associate level. About the company The company are an established civil and structural design consultancy covering a wide variety of buildings and infrastructure sectors in the UK. With an existing client base, they are a growing and forward thinking consultancy established in the use of BIM throughout their projects. Role & Responsibilities This Structural Engineering opportunity would ideally suit a Senior or Principal level Structural Engineer who is keen to progress to Associate level. You will be assisting in leading an existing team of Engineers and Technicians, taking a lead on projects, manage existing clients and furthering your commercials skills in business development and work winning. The scope of work is extremely varied, so past exposure to a variety of different building sectors is important. This includes, but is not limited to: ·Commercial ·Education ·Residential (including large developments) ·Retail ·Leisure ·Healthcare ·Refurbishment an renovation Requirements: ·BEng/MSc (or equivalent) Civil/Structural Engineering ·CEng status with IStructE or ICE ·Min 5 years' experience ·Experience of managing a design team ·Ability to train and mentor more junior members of the team ·Experience of whole project process from fee proposals and concept design to project completion ·Strong technical ability with in-depth experience of designing in all main materials ·Client facing Please apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered at the beginning of the recruitment process. For a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please contact Claire on (phone number removed)

Vertical Recruitment is working closely with an award winning civil, structural, rail and transportation consultancy. One of the largest independently owned consultancies in the UK with offices across several major cities. Due to continued expansion of the Building Structures group there now exists an excellent opportunity for a Senior to Principal level Structural Engineer to join the team in South Manchester. Responsibilities Ensure effective and efficient project delivery Ensure a consistent and high quality output for all project deliverables Support the Associate Director in the general management of the team. Maintain client relationships Promotion of the core Practice principals Duties Management of project delivery and job running Building and site surveys to consider existing structural stability and future requirements Design calculations and report writing for building structures of all types Working with clients, end users, design team members including junior engineers, architects, QS's, M&E engineers and the like Team support Technical input and output on projects including calculations; specification; drawings, schedules, reports, etc. Site inspection and verification Attributes/Skills Effective programme and time manager capable of running multiple projects Articulate, concise and clear communicator Qualitative decision maker Motivational, enthusiastic. Committed and creative team player Technical proficiency and innovator Able to take initiative Qualifications Professional qualification in related discipline and membership of professional institution MIStructE or MICE. Experience Portfolio of completed work demonstrating excellent design skills and construction knowledge across a wide range of sectors and project values Management experience in both project delivery and personnel relations Scheme development through RIBA Work Stages 1 to 7 Proficiency with IT software including Autodesk products, Structural design software i.e. Tekkla, Microsoft Office and Outlook Benefits 25 days annual holiday plus all Bank Holidays Company pension scheme ICE Accredited Training Scheme Company funded social events and social committee Flexible working hours Cycle to work scheme Free tea, coffee and fruit every day Showers, changing rooms and secure bike storage Payment or contribution to vocational training courses Requests for extended holidays or sabbaticals are considered favourably