Principal Structural Engineer

Do you want to improve your work-life balance? Are you fed up with your long commute to work? Would you rather be breathing in the fresh air, and soaking up the beautiful surroundings, of North Wales?

We’re looking for someone talented, committed, and passionate to join our office in Bangor – a small but lively university and cathedral city – where you’ll work as part of a supportive and collaborative business, within a family-feel, non-corporate and friendly environment. Using our flexi-working scheme will let you plan your day, whether that’s an early bird start or a late finish.

Egniol Consulting

We are an independent, multi-disciplinary, engineering, environmental and project management consultancy.  We provide essential support to a wide range of sectors within the economy and at all stages in the development of infrastructure to improve our communities, protect our environment and create value for our clients.  

What you can expect at Egniol

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Membership of our Group Personal Pension Plan, with Employer’s contribution up to 4%
• Payment of a relevant professional subscription
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Training and professional development plan
• Inclusion in our Life Assurance Policy, insuring you to 4 times annual salary
• Income protection scheme
• Healthcare benefit scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Annual paid volunteering day

Roles and Responsibilities

As the Principal Structural Engineer in Bangor, you will lead the design process from concept to completion on projects of all sizes, working independently on smaller projects and as part of a team on more significant schemes. Your duties will include: 

• Undertaking structural design calculations in a variety of materials including steel, concrete, timber and masonry in accordance with British Standards / Euro Codes to deliver projects for clients
• Managing design projects of all sizes including commercial delivery of projects, ensuring timescales and budgets are met
• Implementing internal QMS procedures and ensuring all designs comply with our internal checking protocols
• Liaising with clients and the design team to ensure designs meet briefs and attending design team meetings / site meetings as required
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including contractors and colleagues based at other office locations. 
• Leading structural inspection projects
• Inputting into the preparation of fee proposals and developing associated design scopes
• Pursuing new business opportunities
• Mentoring less experienced Engineers

Skills & knowledge requirements 

• Proficient in the use of design software such as Tekla Tedds and CADS
• Excellent knowledge of all relevant British Standards and design codes 
• Strong understanding of engineering principles
• Good awareness of all commercial aspects of projects
• Excellent IT skills, with a basic understanding of AutoCAD and Word
• Ability to lead a team of Engineers and Technicians
• Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated, with the ability to work on your own initiative
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Full UK driving licence

Qualifications 

• Degree in relevant Engineering subject
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience working in similar engineering consultancy
• Chartered member of IStructE/ICE preferable

To apply, send your CV to info@egniol.com

For an informal discussion, or any questions about the role, please email Emma Hackney, Technical Director, in our Bangor office: emma.hackney@egniol.com