Principal Structural Engineer

Principal Structural Engineer at Westney Consulting Group

Job type:
Full-time, Permanent (Hybrid – 2 days WFH)

Location:

North Yorkshire, England

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum

• Lead and develop structural design solutions for both superstructures and substructures across varied sectors and challenging sites.
• Collaborate within a multi‑discipline design team to deliver cost‑effective, client‑focused outcomes.
• Produce detailed calculations and design specifications using hand calculations and software tools such as AutoCAD, TEDDS, and Tekla Structural Designer.
• Manage multiple project workflows, budgets, and timelines while supporting junior engineers.
• Conduct site surveys, attend project meetings, respond to technical queries, and oversee construction phases.
• Undertake structural condition assessments and provide remediation reports.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and relevant UK and European standards.

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
• Extensive post‑qualification experience in an engineering consultancy.
• Strong understanding of reinforced concrete, steel, timber, and masonry design.
• Proficiency in relevant design software and Microsoft Office tools.
• Proven ability to work independently on surveys, designs, and reporting.
• Excellent communication skills and a full UK driving licence.
• Experience working on building structures.

• Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, with option to purchase up to 10 additional days per year.
• Pension scheme: up to 6% contribution.
• Hybrid working to support a healthy work‑life balance.
• Ongoing professional development through varied project work.
• Flexible working: accrue 1.5 days flexi time per month.
• Good maternity leave package.
• Cycle2
  
  Work scheme.
• Discounts from leading retailers.
• Equal opportunity statement: “Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability.”