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Senior Principal Structural Engineer

Ref no. BHN565682
Salary £80,000 - £90,000/annum
Location London, England
Start date ASAP
Job type Permanent
Job status Open

Job summary

A one off opportunity to lead the structures design team on the the A303 Stonehenge upgrade. An iconic scheme on a world heritage site.

Key skills required for this role

bridge engineer highway structures structural

Important

Bridge Engineering, design, management

Job description

As the Structural and Bridges Principal Engineer you will be responsible for:

  • Assist our clients in the conceptual design definition, helping in technical feasibility and constructability.
  • Lead a team for the design process.
  • Ensure appropriate coordination with the rest of the disciplines, requesting inputs and providing results to others in timely manner.
  • Present the alternatives, and the design to the contractor and the client.
  • Review technical documentation and identify critical defects.
  • Provide guidance to modellers for the BIM model and drawing production.
  • Conduct periodic site reviews to ensure construction complies with design intent and codes
  • Develop structural details and construction plans
  • Review shop drawings and field services in design and construction

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
  • Master's degree in Structural Engineering is an asset
  • Minimum 15 years relevant experience in structural design and infrastructure (highways, rail, etc) projects
  • Experience with complex construction projects involving P3, Infrastructure and/or underground LRT and subway
  • Expertise in reinforced concrete structures
  • Expertise designing bridges and performing loading calculations (SAP, Midas)
  • Desirable knowledge of pre-stress concrete and precast construction
  • Desirable knowledge of steel structure
  • Desirable knowledge of underground structures, geostructures (Support of Excavation, walls, invert slabs, cut-and-cover structures)
  • Technical competency in the design of structural building systems
  • Knowledge and understanding of structural design software such as SAP2000 and Robot Structural Analysis is expected
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, Navisworks, Bluebeam desirable
  • Knowledge and understanding of relevant design standards and codes
  • project management and coordination skills with a strong ability to provide leadership and motivation to project structural teams. You will work in a multi-disciplined team environment and will be expected to demonstrate a collaborative attitude in working with members of the Team
  • Ability to confidently relate with all levels of staff and clientele - Internal and External
  • Effective communication in English. Spanish desirable.

You'll be based in London SE1 with hybrid working.

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