Principal Recruitment Consultant at Rullion – Utilities
We are seeking an experienced Principal Structural Engineer to take responsibility for technical leadership, design solutions, and the delivery of high-quality structural designs. The role will ensure that all structural outputs meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards while supporting the development of the wider design team.
THIS CAN BE A PERMANENT OR CONTRACT ROLE (OUTSIDE IR35)
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the production of structural design deliverables to ensure compliance with safety and quality requirements
- Approve design deliverables, design risk assessments (DRAs), reports, and specifications
- Identify efficient and appropriate design solutions through scope review and site visits, and communicate these effectively to clients and project teams
- Direct, mentor, and develop engineers, CAD technicians, and graduate staff
- Ensure designs comply with relevant technical, professional, and water company standards
- Manage and record design changes across project packages
- Ensure work is delivered using formal processes and procedures
- Estimate design hours and support project planning
- Attend and present at ALM, KM, and other technical or project meetings
- Review, interpret, and brief teams on engineering standards, procedures, and updates
- Act as Professional Head of Discipline and Responsible Engineer/CRE on designated projects
- Provide technical leadership for projects and tenders, driving continuous improvement in technical standards
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 10 years’ structural design experience at Senior or Principal Engineer level
- Significant experience in one or more regulated industries, such as:
- Rail
- Oil & Gas
- Nuclear
- Highways
- Bridges
- Degree or HND in Civil or Structural Engineering
- Chartered Engineer status
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
- Experience working within regulated water and/or rail industries
- Good understanding of construction methods and materials
- Knowledge of Engineering Drawing Practices
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Civil Engineering and Utilities
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We are seeking an experienced Principal Structural Engineer to take responsibility for technical leadership, design solutions, and the delivery of high-quality structural designs. The role will ensure that all structural outputs meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards while supporting the development of the wider design team.
THIS CAN BE A PERMANENT OR CONTRACT ROLE (OUTSIDE IR35)
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the production of structural design deliverables to ensure compliance with safety and quality requirements
- Approve design deliverables, design risk assessments (DRAs), reports, and specifications
- Identify efficient and appropriate design solutions through scope review and site visits, and communicate these effectively to clients and project teams
- Direct, mentor, and develop engineers, CAD technicians, and graduate staff
- Ensure designs comply with relevant technical, professional, and water company standards
- Manage and record design changes across project packages
- Ensure work is delivered using formal processes and procedures
- Estimate design hours and support project planning
- Attend and present at ALM, KM, and other technical or project meetings
- Review, interpret, and brief teams on engineering standards, procedures, and updates
- Act as Professional Head of Discipline and Responsible Engineer/CRE on designated projects
- Provide technical leadership for projects and tenders, driving continuous improvement in technical standards
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 10 years’ structural design experience at Senior or Principal Engineer level
- Significant experience in one or more regulated industries, such as:
- Rail
- Oil & Gas
- Nuclear
- Highways
- Bridges
- Degree or HND in Civil or Structural Engineering
- Chartered Engineer status
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
- Experience working within regulated water and/or rail industries
- Good understanding of construction methods and materials
- Knowledge of Engineering Drawing Practices
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Civil Engineering and Utilities
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Rullion by 2x
Get notified about new Structural Engineer jobs in Manchester Area, United Kingdom.
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