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Principal Structural Engineer - Temporary Works

Waterman Group
Redhill
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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
About Us

At Waterman Group, we are dedicated to delivering some of the world’s most exciting and innovative projects in the engineering consultancy field. With a collaborative and diverse team, we’re driving forward sustainable design solutions across various sectors. Based in Leeds, our team works on high\-profile projects such as schools, healthcare facilities, retail parks, and more, including projects across Leeds.


Job type

Permanent

Industry

Engineering

Posted

2026\-06\-24T00:00:00
2 days ago

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