Principal Structural Engineer in HP1

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Principal Structural Engineer Location: Hemel Hempstead or Didcot Salary: Competitive DOE + Comprehensive Benefits Package\n\nBennett & Game are proud to be partnering with a well-established and highly respected multidisciplinary consultancy who are seeking an experienced Principal Structural Engineer to join their growing Structures team.\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity for a Chartered, or near-Chartered, Structural Engineer looking to take the next step in their career within a collaborative and technically strong environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading projects, mentoring junior engineers, managing client relationships and contributing to the continued growth of the structures division.\n\nThe business delivers a diverse portfolio of projects across commercial, residential, research & development, energy and refurbishment sectors, offering exposure to a broad range of challenging and rewarding engineering work.\n\nPrincipal Structural Engineer Salary & Benefits\n\nCompetitive salary dependent on experience\nCar Allowance if chartered \nPension scheme\nSalary sacrifice scheme\nDeath in service benefit\n25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays\nAdditional annual leave entitlement with length of service\nHoliday buy, sell and carry-over scheme\nLong service awards\nEnhanced maternity and paternity pay\nPaid professional membership fees\nOngoing CPD and Chartership support\nStudy leave\nCycle to Work Scheme\nInterest-free season ticket loan\nRegular company-funded social events\nFree refreshments and fresh fruit\nFree on-site parking\nFlexible and hybrid working arrangements\nOpportunity to work remotely from abroad for up to 15 days per year\n\nPrincipal Structural Engineer Job Overview\n\nLead structural engineering projects from inception through to completion\nManage project delivery, budgets, resources and programme requirements\nSupervise, mentor and develop engineers and technicians within the team\nPrepare and review structural designs across a range of building sectors\nUndertake site visits, feasibility studies and risk assessments\nProduce preliminary layouts, technical specifications and design solutions\nLiaise directly with clients, architects, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams\nAttend project meetings and provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle\nAssess sustainability and environmental considerations within project designs\nEnsure compliance with statutory requirements, regulations and health & safety standards\nDevelop and maintain strong client relationships\nSupport proposal preparation, bid submissions and business development activities\nContribute to the strategic growth and development of the structures team\n\nPrincipal Structural Engineer Job Requirements\n\nDegree qualified in Structural or Civil Engineering\nChartered Engineer status, or actively working towards Chartership\nMinimum 8 years' post-graduate structural design experience\nStrong experience designing in steel, concrete, timber and masonry\nExperience delivering refurbishment and new-build projects\nAbility to develop schematic structural designs from architectural layouts\nStrong understanding of structural design principles and project delivery\nExcellent communication and presentation skills\nAbility to manage client relationships and lead project teams effectively\nCommercial awareness with experience managing project finances\nStrong report writing and technical documentation skills\nCollaborative approach with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teamsThis role would suit an experienced Senior Structural Engineer or Principal Structural Engineer looking to join a consultancy with an excellent reputation, a diverse project portfolio and a genuine commitment to professional development, technical excellence and long-term career progression\n\nBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.\n\nWe are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for