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Assistant Principal Structural Engineer
Mott MacDonaldSenior Structural Engineer leading a design team in structural analysis and design for building structures. Working on diverse projects with a focus on delivering innovative and sustainable engineering solutions.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in structural design for building structures, with a strong focus on compliance with UK Building Regulations and Eurocodes. Proficient in managing teams and mentoring junior engineers while delivering high-quality structural solutions.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Structural Design ExperienceProficiency in Tekla Structural DesignerKnowledge of UK Building RegulationsChartered Engineer (CEng) StatusTeam Management and Mentoring
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Hard Skills
Structural AnalysisLoad CalculationDesign ComplianceConstruction Material SelectionStructural FramingBIM ModellingProject Delivery ManagementReport PreparationSpecification DevelopmentDetail Design
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsProactive Problem-SolvingTeam CollaborationMentoring
Tools & Technologies
Tekla Structural DesignerRobot Structural AnalysisETABSAutodesk RevitBIM 360ProjectwiseNavisworksRevitzo
Certifications & Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Structural EngineeringChartered Engineer (CEng)Incorporated Engineer (IEng)
Industry Keywords
Structural EngineeringBuilding StructuresEurocodesUK Building RegulationsConstruction SafetyEnvironmental Impact
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Developing conceptual and detailed designs for new builds, renovations, or extensions
- Calculating loads and stresses on beams, columns, and foundations to ensure structural integrity
- Preparing detailed reports, specifications, and drawings
- Ensuring all designs comply with current UK Building Regulations and relevant Eurocodes
- Working closely with architects and other engineering disciplines (MEP, Civil) to align structural solutions with aesthetic and functional project goals
- Advising on appropriate construction materials (e.g., steel, concrete, timber) based on factors like safety, cost, and environmental impact
- Experience in managing a team on delivery of a project including review of deliverables by the team
- Mentoring Junior Engineers and BIM modellers on the functional Engineering aspects
Requirements
What you’ll need- Minimum 8 years of experience in the structural design works for building structures (concrete and steel)
- Strong knowledge on structural behaviours and decision making proficiency on structural framing and analysis
- Proficiency in software like Tekla Structural Designer, Robot Structural Analysis, or ETABS
- Basic knowledge of Autodesk revit, BIM 360, Projectwise and functional level skills on navisworks or revitzo
- Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- A Master’s degree in Structural Engineering from an accredited university
- Preferred candidates working toward or holding Chartered (CEng) or Incorporated (IEng) status with the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) or the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
Benefits
Comp & perks- Agile working
- Critical illness and compassionate leave
- Paternity Leave
- Group term life insurance
- Group medical insurance coverage
- Career mobility options
- Short and Long-term global employment opportunities
- Global collaboration and knowledge sharing