Principal Structural Engineer

Job Description Principal Structural Engineer London We  invite you to bring your talent and passion into play as you take an active role in delivering a wide range of interesting projects of different scales, complexities, structural forms and materials within a Top 10 consultancy. If you crave a challenging role but need flexibility and work-life balance, our new Senior/Principal Structural Engineer position may be ideal for you.

We are very interested in talking to people who are looking for a new challenge or may be on a career break and are thinking about returning to consultancy.

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Inviting bright minds

Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? We work to create a sustainable future and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions aim to set the standard among our peers. You will join a foundation-owned global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people around the world.

You will join our Industry and Infrastructure Facilities team in London As our new Principal Structural Engineer, you will be part of our Industry and Infrastructure Facilities team in our London office working on a range of exciting local landmarks as well as national and international projects. This team delivers projects across sectors such as Rail, Aviation, Data Centres and other critical facilities, combining sector-specific technical expertise with Ramboll’s broader multidisciplinary capabilities.

We have won many awards for our work, regularly support research and have a very collaborative culture. We operate a fun and inquisitive office environment and actively encourage design flair and innovative solutions.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will involve:

Develop and agree structural concepts and design philosophies

Inspire and enthuse the engineers and technicians on your projects

Liaise with clients and collaborators, representing Ramboll at project meetings

Take ownership as day-to-day lead on a project or part of a project

Push the boundaries of low-carbon design

Your key deliverables over the first 12 months will be:

Grow and maintain a network of contacts and be a great ambassador for Ramboll Lead the design process for a project (size suitable for level of experience)
Outside day-to-day project work, collaborate with colleagues from the London team and beyond to support implementation of various aspects of the Ramboll Business Plan Your starting point for constant growth

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. We provide growth and development opportunities in a supportive environment with flexible and hybrid working, and care about our people’s wellbeing.

For this role, we believe your starting point is:

Chartered with the IStructE, ICE, or international equivalent

An excellent communicator capable of explaining complex engineering principles in plain language, verbally, in writing, and through sketching

Demonstrable experience in at least one of the following infrastructure sectors:
Rail, Aviation, Data Centres (or other critical facilities); experience across multiple sectors is highly desirableA track record of working on projects with high levels of design, sustainability, or re-use of existing assets

Experience in the design of primary construction materials (steel, concrete, timber) and a good general knowledge of building construction; experience of MMC would be beneficial.

A passion for sustainable solutionsA multidisciplinary mindset and an aptitude for learning about the wider aspects of building design

Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include:

Great with people

Diverse in outlook and with something different to bring to the tableA curiosity to explore – ‘is there a better way to do this’Happy to ask questions and to answer them!

Willingness to take responsibility for your projects and development

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