Due to continued business growth, we are seeking a Principal Civil & Structural Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary team based in Basingstoke. Reporting to the Associate Director, you will lead the technical delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects, ranging from smaller schemes through to projects valued up to £20m. These include work across rail, bridges, and temporary works design, among other civil structures.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the technical delivery of complex civil & structural projects, including bridges, structural steel, reinforced concrete, and temporary works.
- Provide leadership and direction to a team of Engineers and Technicians, supporting their development through mentoring, coaching, and technical guidance.
- Act as a technical reviewer, checking and approving designs, calculations, and analysis produced by others.
- Undertake structural assessments, site inspections, and surveys, producing clear and concise technical reports.
- Plan and manage project delivery, including programmes, resource allocation, and coordination with senior leadership.
- Support commercial aspects of projects, including forecasting, invoicing, and fee management.
- Engage with clients to define project scope, manage expectations, and ensure successful delivery of outputs.
- Contribute to the preparation of tenders and fee proposals.
- Support business growth by developing client relationships and identifying new opportunities.
Key Qualifications
- A Chartered Engineer, with a strong track record in leading the technical delivery for the design of large-scale structures – ideally across bridges, structural steel, and reinforced concrete.
- Technical expertise across assessment, inspection, analysis of existing structures, and new-build design.
- Proficient in structural engineering software such as Tedds, Robot, and/or Midas.
- Prior exposure to rail projects is beneficial, but not essential – we encourage applications from engineers from other sectors.
- Experience in bridge design and/or temporary works is advantageous; candidates with broader structural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
- Ideally, exposure to Contractor Engineering Manager (CEM) responsibilities across design, although this is not essential.
- Confident in client-facing environments, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Independent right to work in the UK, alongside extensive UK project experience.
Benefits
- Hybrid working set-up, with flexible working hours.
- Casual office attire and a relaxed and comfortable working environment.
- Minimum 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, plus a day off on your Birthday.
- Additional leave purchase scheme.
- Annual discretionary bonus scheme.
- Private medical insurance.
- Contributory Pension Scheme, up to 5%.
- Cycle to work scheme.
Crouch Waterfall is committed to valuing our diversity and eliminating discrimination. All our employees have an equal chance of advancement based upon merit, access to opportunities, and the training necessary to that end irrespective of your sex, race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, disability unrelated to the ability to carry out the job, or age.
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