Principal Structural Engineer

AECOM
United Kingdom
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Construction, Civil & Site EngineeringSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Client management","Team supervision"]

As Principal Structural Engineer, lead and deliver structural engineering projects across building and heavy civil sectors for defence and commercial clients. You’ll oversee client engagement, manage multi-disciplinary teams, perform analyses, and produce design reports while guiding technical and commercial decisions. The role offers hybrid work, opportunities to lead initiatives, and to develop skills within AECOM’s Structures team.

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6 months ago

Principal Structural Engineer

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Job Summary

As Principal Structural Engineer, lead and deliver structural engineering projects across building and heavy civil sectors for defence and commercial clients. You’ll oversee client engagement, manage multi-disciplinary teams, perform analyses, and produce design reports while guiding technical and commercial decisions. The role offers hybrid work, opportunities to lead initiatives, and to develop skills within AECOM’s Structures team.
Location: United Kingdom
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Construction, Civil & Site Engineering

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead structural engineering projects and ensure successful delivery across commercial and defence sectors.
  • •Engage with clients to define requirements, present proposals, and report progress.
  • •Manage commercial, technical, and managerial aspects of projects, supervising engineers and technicians.
  • •Perform structural analyses, calculations, and produce design reports independently.
  • •Continuously learn new skills and consider wider engineering implications in all projects.

Key Requirements

  • •Degree educated or equivalent in Civil or Structural Engineering; Chartered with IStructE or ICE; strong analysis and technical skills.
  • •Demonstrable track record in project delivery or significant contribution to project success; ability to deliver design solutions and lead teams.
  • •Ability to obtain MOD security clearance & driving license required.
  • •Knowledge of Eurocode. Experience in heavy civil structural projects and/or seismically qualified structures is advantageous.
  • •Lead structural engineering projects, engage with clients, manage commercial and technical aspects, supervise teams, and produce independent design reports while considering wider engineering implications.
Experience:ConstructionInfrastructureDefence
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationClient managementTeam supervision
Licenses:Driving License
Certifications:IStructEICE
Languages:English

Company Brief

AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure firm providing design, consulting, construction, and management services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors, delivering large-scale projects for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States
Founded: 1990
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