Principal Structural Engineer Nottingham City Centre - Hybrid & Flexible Working How often do you get the chance to build and lead your own Structural Engineering team, but with the financial backing, project pipeline and technical resources of one of the world's largest engineering consultancies?
We're working with a major international engineering consultancy that's looking to establish a dedicated Building Structures team in Nottingham, and they're searching for an ambitious Principal Structural Engineer to help make it happen.
This is a genuinely exciting opportunity and something quite different from your typical Principal Engineer position.
Rather than joining an established team with a predefined structure and limited room to progress, you'll be coming in at the very beginning, with the opportunity to shape the direction of the team, influence recruitment, develop client relationships and ultimately progress into a leadership position.
The business already has a hugely successful Building Structures operation across the Midlands and wider UK, so you're certainly not starting from scratch.
You'll have the backing of an established Birmingham team, access to an extensive network of technical specialists and an impressive pipeline of projects already in place.
Their Nottingham office is based in the city centre, conveniently located close to Nottingham train station, making it easily accessible for anyone commuting by rail.
They also offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
A bit more about the opportunity This is one of those positions where the longer-term opportunity is arguably just as attractive as the immediate role.
Initially, you'll work closely with the established Birmingham Structural Engineering team, typically spending one day per week in Birmingham during the first 12 months.
This will give you the opportunity to get to know the wider business, develop relationships with colleagues and clients, and become involved in the delivery of existing projects.
As the Nottingham workload and local capability develop, the intention is for you to take ownership of the Structural Engineering operation in the city, helping establish and grow a team around you.
You'll have a real say in how that team develops, the type of projects it delivers and the people you bring into the business.
The longer-term ambition is for this person to progress into a Nottingham Structural Team Lead or Studio Lead position.
And unlike some opportunities where progression is talked about but rarely materialises, the development of this team is a specific part of the company's wider regional growth strategy.
Why join this business?
For anyone who's spent their career in Building Structures, the company's reputation and breadth of work should be a major attraction.
They're one of the most recognised names in the engineering industry, with a presence across the UK and internationally, delivering everything from complex building developments and major infrastructure schemes through to highly technical, multidisciplinary projects.
The scale of the business means you'll have access to expertise that smaller consultancies simply can't offer, whether that's specialist structural analysis, digital engineering, sustainability, low-carbon design or input from other engineering disciplines.
At the same time, this particular opportunity offers something that can sometimes be difficult to find within a large organisation: the freedom to build something of your own.
You'll be encouraged to bring ideas to the table, challenge conventional approaches and help shape the future of the Nottingham team, rather than simply following an established formula.
There's also a real commitment to professional development, with excellent internal training, opportunities to collaborate with recognised technical specialists and the chance to develop both your engineering and commercial leadership skills.
What will you be doing?
Initially, the role will involve a…