Principal Structural Engineer

Job :

Location:

Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom | Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | London, Greater London, United Kingdom | Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Department:
Structural Engineering Business Unit:
Arcadis Gen - UKWork Type:
Hybrid Date Posted:
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

We are excited to be growing our Structural Engineering team within the Places Design Practice. We are looking for a Principal Structural Engineer based in UK with a strong technical background and experience in leading the structural aspects of projects. We work for a multitude of clients at national and international level on projects varied in type and size. We cover different sectors, with prevalent focus on industrial manufacturing, technology, education, government and defence.

In our engineering team you will create some of the world’s most iconic and innovative structures. You will design spaces that transform the world around us while bringing people together.  Some of our recent projects include data centers, distribution centers, gigafactories and other manufacturing facilities for the automotive industry, factories for microprocessors and a variety of other industrial buildings, accommodation facilities, offices, retail premises, schools and other public buildings.

We are active in the design or technical advisory at all stages of projects, both for new and existing buildings (including assets with stringent security requirements).We work with our clients around the world to create smart, safe and sustainable places where people live, work, learn and thrive. As part of our multidisciplinary team and deploying our digital solutions, you will help Arcadis in the mission of improving quality of life.

Role accountabilities:

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for leading the design and coordination of structures on a range of projects in our various sectors of activity. You will be managing the technical and commercial aspects of the projects by leading teams of structural engineers and BIM modellers, while interfacing with clients and other stakeholders.

You will participate in our technical quality process by validating the work of other team members, both in the projects you lead and in other projects.

You will have the opportunity to mentor engineers and other colleagues in the context of projects or in the wider endeavours of our teams.

Qualifications &

Experience:

First and foremost, you share our passion for improving the quality of life. You pride yourself for the part you play in transforming the world around you and understand the importance of teamwork. You are committed to technical excellence and come to us equipped with the following:

Relevant degree.

Professional qualification, preferably as chartered member of the IStructE or the ICE.Existing SC clearance or the eligibility to achieve SC security clearance.

Strong technical ability, based on deep knowledge of structural principles and developed through experience in a variety of projects.

Familiarity with commonly used structural materials, including knowledge of practical aspects of their specification and use on site.

Knowledge of some commonly used structural analysis and design programs.

Outstanding commitment to health and safety and knowledge of relevant legal requirements.

Excellent communication…