Principal Structural Engineer

Job Summary

Lead structural engineering project teams on building structures projects, combining technical expertise with managerial leadership. You will deliver quality outcomes across concept, scheme and detailed design stages while mentoring junior engineers and technicians.

Responsibilities

• Prepare designs, specifications, calculations, drawings and risk assessments for maintenance, refurbishment and new build schemes
• Lead preparation of concept, scheme and detailed design calculations and drawings for structural engineering projects
• Undertake structural engineering analysis and design across building structures projects
• Inspect site works and monitor quality and compliance with design requirements
• Manage task and resource allocation, monitoring delivery against agreed scope, programme and budget
• Present technical aspects of projects and structural design approaches to technical and non-technical audiences
• Mentor and support the technical development of junior engineers and technicians
• Maintain knowledge of current technical engineering codes and practices

Must haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Membership of ICE or IStructE professional engineering institute
• Experience in engineering design, primarily in building structures, with increasing responsibility and project complexity
• Experience working in an international design consultancy
• Experience in KSA with understanding of KSA codes, standards and authorities
• Demonstrable record of successfully designing and delivering building structures projects

Nice to haves

• Experience using analytical and design software such as Robot, Revit, Etabs, Staad, CSC, RAM and Tedds
• Knowledge of BIM and standard industry software skills
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to manage multiple teams with diverse backgrounds across geographically and culturally diverse environments

What the company offers

• Annual bonus opportunities and longer-term participation through employee ownership model
• Medical insurance and life insurance as per local plan
• Annual leave in line with local policy
• Professional membership and institution subscription support
• Learning and career development through project variety, technical networks and structured development opportunities

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