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Principal Structural Engineer in Derby

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Principal Structural Engineer



Location: Derby



Salary: Competitive



Overview



Our client is an established structural engineering consultancy who has an immediate requirement for a Principal Structural Engineer to join its Derby office. The successful candidate will work within an experienced structural engineering design team, delivering a wide range of projects across the East Midlands and the UK.



Key Responsibilities



Structural design using industry-standard software, including TEDDS, TEKLA, and CSC Portal Frame Designer



Completion of hand calculations where required



Delivery of designs ranging from small housing schemes to multi-storey structures, with construction values from £250,000 to £30 million



Contribution to projects delivered to BIM Level 2



Effective communication with clients and stakeholders, both verbally and in written English



Collaboration within a multidisciplinary team while also working independently



Supporting and assisting with the management and development of less experienced team members



Skills & Competencies



Essential:



Strong analytical skills



Educated to Bachelor's or Master's degree level



Strong teamwork ethic



Computer literate, with full competency in Microsoft Word and Excel



Experienced in the use of AutoCAD for technical drawing



Desirable:



Experience using industry-standard software such as TEDDS, TEKLA, and CSC Portal Frame Designer



Experience



Suitable for an experienced Principal Structural Engineer, either working towards chartership or already chartered



Proven experience designing structures using steel, timber, masonry, and reinforced concrete



Sound knowledge of geotechnical engineering



Experience working on projects across a variety of sectors and scales



Professional Development



Ongoing support toward gaining membership of relevant professional institutions



Strong track record of mentoring engineers towards ICE or IStructE membership



Personal Attributes



Strong teamwork ethic combined with the ability to work independently



Self-motivated and proactive



Confident communicator



Willingness to support and mentor junior engineers

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Principal Structural Engineer in Derby

Derby, KS 67037
Full time

Published on 01/13/2026

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