About the job
Kent is looking for a Principal Civil Structural Engineer to be based in Woking. The successful candidate will lead and coordinate the production of engineering deliverables, supervise civil/structural engineering teams, and provide progress reporting for projects. The role requires hands‑on engineering tasks, specialist studies, and close liaison with other disciplines to ensure technical excellence.
Skills & Responsibilities
- Lead civil/structural engineering work, including feasibility, concept, FEED, detailed design or EPC projects.
- Technically responsible for all civil/structural engineering work within a project; allocate, supervise and direct preparation of deliverables; conduct complex analyses where required.
- Develop and implement solutions to technical challenges and communicate effectively with project engineers, management, clients and senior management.
- Perform specialist reviews and analyses on civil/structural aspects for onshore and offshore projects.
- Supervise, review and check civil/structural activities, ensuring compliance with the Civil/Structural Design Manual and Kent Management System procedures.
- Identify and resolve discrepancies and raise technical queries; manage change within the project framework.
- Support construction and fabrication as required, and contribute to multi‑disciplinary design reviews.
- Prepare and review tender documents, cost estimates and schedules; supervise preparation of civil/structural TDRs.
- Plan, schedule and resource civil/structural activities, liaising with the group manager for resource allocation.
- Provide regular project updates and reports to project management and the group manager.
- Assist procurement for long‑lead items, including technical requisitions, vendor documentation review and technical bid evaluation.
- Ensure compatibility and compliance with client specifications, promoting cost‑effective improvements within scope.
- Collaborate with QA/QC on compliance with ISO‑accredited QMS, coordinate internal and client audit requests.
- Support employee performance development, setting criteria and recommending training.
- Assist the group manager in maintaining technical competence and quality of delivery across projects.
- Participate in the recruitment process for civil/structural positions as required.
Knowledge, Skills, Education and Experience
- Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
- Chartered Engineer (ICE, IStructE or IMarEST).
- Relevant experience in onshore/offshore oil & gas or low‑carbon energy transition projects.
- Hands‑on expertise in onshore civil and structural engineering for industrial and process plants.
- Hands‑on expertise in offshore structural engineering (platforms, jackets, topsides, wind farms) with service and pre‑service analysis experience.
- Strong knowledge of civil/structural engineering for both onshore and offshore projects.
- Experience with consultancy, Pre‑FEED, FEED, detailed design and EPC projects.
- In‑depth knowledge of applicable international and industry specifications, standards and codes.
Communication
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
Behaviour / Core Competencies
- Strong knowledge of civil and structural engineering for onshore and offshore projects.
- Experience with consultancy and design project phases (Pre‑FEED, FEED, detailed design, EPC).
- In‑depth knowledge of applicable international specifications and codes.
- Proficiency in structural engineering software (e.g., STAAD‑Pro, SACS, SESAM, USFOS, ABAQUS).
- Ability to prepare and review project documents, design reports, and calculation reports.
- Strong coordination, monitoring and supervisory skills.
- Tactful and collaborative approach to resolving technical issues.
- Cost awareness and budget management.
- Proactive, positive contribution to project delivery.
- Technical orientation and attention to detail.
- Team player.
- Knowledge of safety and quality procedures.
- Specialist or high competency in specific civil/structural engineering areas.
- Experience in global work‑share management.
HSSEQ
The employee must observe Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the company and its clients, as well as relevant host‑country regulations.
Equal Opportunities and Diversity
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities and provide adjustments to support applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process.
Working Arrangements
This role follows a hybrid working model with a requirement to be in the Woking office four days a week.
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