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Job Summary

AECOM's is recruiting for a Principal Structural Engineer who will work on a portfolio of projects within the Midlands Structures Team. The main purpose of this role is to lead in the growth and development of the AECOM buildings business (structures).  You will be providing management, design and analysis solutions to building structures problems. 

The successful candidate will be expected to play a key role on a range of structural engineering design projects for public and private sector clients.  Projects will generally be within the Midlands region.  Some projects may be international requiring occasional travel to meetings and construction sites. The role will also involve working in multi-disciplinary engineering teams drawing on resources in other UK Offices.

The successful candidate will be expected to have a keen interest in Building Structures and a strong desire to develop commercially, managing their projects across multiple disciplines having already developed a strong technical capability.

Job Duties

• Take responsibility for the management of projects, developing initial structural design solutions for consideration by the wider project team.
• Leading by example, work winning, value engineering and technology along with operation control skills are essential.   
• Manage and supervise the preparation of structural calculations by junior engineers.
• Oversee and verify suitability of any structural analysis and design using both computer & hand techniques.
• Contribute to the independent technical review of analyses prepared by others.
• Manage the project delivery in order to provide clients with results on time and budget.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers undertaking design of structures using current British Standards and Eurocodes.
• Have a desire to learn new skills and the ability to consider the wider engineering issues related to the work being undertaken.
• Coordinating with other professional like architects, MEP engineers, contractors, etc.
• Analysing problems and developing innovative solutions.
• Provide high level value engineering led technical expertise when applying structural engineering principles, techniques and methods to the planning and design of building design projects.
• Appreciation of Integrated Project Delivery approach and technologies.
• Ensure all quality and environmental aspects of the project are identified and addressed to maintain effective operation and project delivery.

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering  
• Masters in Structural engineering (preferable)
• Preferably Chartered or achievable within the next year.

Specific Skills Required (Hiring manager completion required, mandatory)

Excellent communication including Microsoft Office packages

A sound demonstrable understanding of project finances

High level of understanding of structural analysis packages

Good knowledge of CAD/Revit and their use in successful delivery

Ability to mentor other staff

Person Specification (Behavioral Attributes)

Safeguard - To operate ethically and with integrity, while prioritising safety and security in all that you do

Be decisive - Know how to prioritize, advocate focus and accountability

Be impactful - Use clear and frequent communications, drive execution and results.

Be client-focused - Be collaborative, innovative and strategic.

Be the role model - Lead by example, demand excellence, maintain safety and integrity as top priorities.

Experience

• 10-15 years of experience working in the delivery of Structural Engineering design projects.
• Essential understanding of project finance, project delivery and contracts.
• Preferable experience of design in commercial, retail, hospitality, residential, manufacturing and high rise projects using latest design and construction technologies. Design of large office blocks and Airport Projects will be an added value.
• Design experience in international projects would be an excellent plus. 
• Experience in the design of the heavy and medium industrial steel structures will be added plus.
• Must have knowledge of governing structural design standards Eurocodes, BS, Building Regulations etc.

Additional Comments (Hiring manager completion required, if applicable)

Membership of recognized professional institutions

Ideally a chartered engineer

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.