Principal Structural Engineer (Temporary Works)

Are you a technically sound chartered Structural Engineer with experience in temporary works design and site support seeking a genuine career development opportunity? Do you have the desire to work for Waterman on a variety of projects.

We are currently looking for a Principal Structural Engineer with the benefit of at least fifteen years' postgraduate UK consultancy experience to fill a permanent opening at our Redhill office in the heart of the South East 5 minutes from the station.

We have recently been successful in numerous markets including rail, private and local government amongst others, with varying fees and complexity. Our well-established civil structures team is growing and are looking to add a capable and skilled Structural Engineer to our dynamic design office as the work continues to come in.

Waterman benefits from a fantastic UK-wide reputation, yet retains a lot of business locally and across London & the South East by offering a high quality and tailored Civil & Structural design service to a diverse client base across several sectors.

Requirements of the Principal Structural Engineer with temporary works experience:

• A relevant degree in Civil or Structural Engineering;
• Chartered by MICE or MIStructE;
• Experienced in design, including buildability, of temporary works;
• Experienced in workshop discussions with contractors and permanent designers;
• Ten years' UK experience in temporary works design
• Ability to write sound technical reports
• Ability to self manage and support the team
• Awareness to be able to manage interfaces with AutoCAD and revit
• Ability and awareness of relevant Structural design software
• Ability to design in major building materials including RC, Steel, masonry and timber
• Working knowledge to ensure that design comply with BS 5975
• Working knowledge of Eurocodes
• Rail experience preferred

Joining our team will give you:

• Competitive salary and benefits package with annual salary reviews
• 26 days holiday per year, rising to 31 days with loyalty days, plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Fantastic training and development culture
• Access to mentoring support from industry experts
• Opportunity to play a key role in exciting and varied projects
• Opportunity to be client facing and the chance to get involved with business development and marketing activities
• Fast-tracked career progression for the right candidates