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We are looking to make a strategic appointment of a Principal Structural Engineer to join the new and rapidly developing London office. The London office is the fourth office of a firm of Consulting Civil and Structural Engineers that has been trading for close to 45 years.

Opened in May 2023 the London office has developed with the support of the Company’s other offices, and we now seek to make a key appointment at a senior level to technically manage the staff that are already on place, oversea the delivery of commissions and significantly contribute to the growth of the London office. This is a key appointment and for the right individual has substantial opportunity for personal and career development.

About the Position

Position would suit a recently Chartered Structural Engineer with a good breadth of experience, typically in the Consultancy sector. The candidate should have excellent interpersonal skills, be outgoing and have ambition to succeed in a competitive environment. Able to develop working relationships with fellow professionals and clients, with well-grounded excellent technical details. Commitment to CPD and an individual interest in relevant professional bodies.

Essential Experience

• Commercial awareness of costing, budgets and quotations
• Report writing
• Site visits to verify construction complies with construction drawings
• Proficient use of AutoCAD, Masterseries and TEDDS design software
• Producing detailed structural calculations and sketches
• Preparation of construction drawings and specifications

Desirable Experience

• Understanding of STAAD.Pro, SCIA and Revit
• Project Management and leadership skills

Benefits

• Experience of working within a multi-skilled, multi-office organisation
• Competitive Salary
• Company Pension Scheme
• Payment of Annual Professional fees
• Death in Service benefit
• Increased holiday entitlement for long service
• Paycare Scheme

We are looking for an experienced Principal Civil Engineer to work within the existing team either in our Chorley or Shrewsbury office. If you are highly motivated and relish the challenge of a demanding role within an expanding team this could be what you have been looking for.

Ideally the candidate would have a minimum of three years’ experience within Highways and Drainage design.

About the position

The role involves mentoring graduate engineers and engineering technicians to assist on existing workload and develop their skillsets to meet the required needs and demands of our clients and business goals. Although the candidate will be based in one of our 4 offices the team are based in each office and work closely together assisting on projects where required, each engineer has a number of projects and clients at any one time to manage. You will be expected to support our Directors across the group.
Quality deliverables and client satisfaction are at the forefront of our everyday responsibilities as individuals to ensure conformance to our accredited processes and procedures as recognised within the industry.

About the candidate we are seeking

The successful candidate must be chartered with either CIWEM, ICE and/or CIHT and will be required to ensure best practices are applied within the office and to assist the Directors with improving design services and operational efficiency.
In addition, maintaining the existing client base as well as generating new clients and areas of work would be expected.
The ideal individual must be self-motivated, driven by a challenge whilst continually learning new skills and has experience working within a team and is confident at communicating in a consultation environment.

Essential Experience required

• Minimum three years’ experience within Highways and Drainage design
• Proficient use of AutoCAD and Causeway Flow and PDS/or Infrastructure design software
• Producing detailed drainage and highway calculations and sketches
• Following principals outlined in CIRIA design guides, BRE digest, BS EN752 and the Design and Construction Guidance
• Working experience within the adoptable standards Section 278, Section 38 and 104
• Commercial awareness of costing, budgets and quotations
• Report writing
• Site visits to verify construction complies with construction drawings
• Prepare a specification

Desirable Experience

• Project management and leadership skills
  Benefits
• Experience of working within a multi-skilled, multi-office organisation
• Competitive Salary
• Company Pension Scheme
• Payment of Annual Professional fees
• Death in Service benefit
• Increased holiday entitlement for long service
• Paycare scheme

We are looking for two experienced Structural Project Engineers within our Chorley and Shrewsbury Office. If you are highly motivated and relish the challenge of a demanding role then this could be what you have been looking for.
Ideally the candidate would have a minimum of three years’ experience of Structural design within residential and commercial buildings.

About the position

The role will involve mentoring less experienced members of the team to develop their’ s, and your own skills to meet the needs and demands of our clients and business goals. There is an opportunity based either at both Chorley and Shropshire office, however each office works closely together assisting on projects where required, each engineer has a number of projects and clients at any one time to manage. You will be expected to support our Principal engineers and Directors across the group.

Quality deliverables and client satisfaction are at the forefront of our everyday responsibilities as individuals to ensure conformance to our accredited processes and procedures as recognised within the industry.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate good fundamental knowledge and understanding within the application and principles of structural engineering design.

About the candidate we are seeking

You must be self-motivated, driven by a challenge whilst continually developing new skills and sharing experience with the team.

Essential Experience required

• Minimum three years’ experience within Structural design including steelwork, reinforced concrete and masonry construction to Euro Code standard
• Proficient use of AutoCAD, Masterseries and TEDDS design software
• Producing detailed structural calculations and sketches
• Preparation of construction drawings and specifications
• Commercial awareness of costing, budgets and quotations
• Report writing
• Site visits to verify construction complies with construction drawings

Desirable Experience

• Understanding of STAAD.Pro, SCIA and Revit
• Project management and leadership skills
• Willing to work towards or nearing Chartered Status

Benefits

• Experience of working within a multi-skilled, multi-office organisation
• Competitive Salary
• Company Pension Scheme
• Payment of Annual Professional fees
• Death in Service benefit
• Increased holiday entitlement for long service

Thomas Consulting is a leading engineering consultancy specialising in structural and civil engineering solutions. We are committed to delivering innovative and sustainable engineering projects across various sectors, including residential, commercial, and industrial.

Job Overview

We are looking for experienced Structural Project Engineers within our Lancaster Office. As a Project Structural Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the planning, analysis, and design of building structures. You will work on a variety of projects, collaborating with architects, clients, and other professionals to ensure the successful execution of structural engineering solutions. You will also support the existing management team to help develop new and existing clients.
If you are highly motivated and relish the challenge of a demanding role then this could be what you have been looking for.

About the position

The role will involve developing your own skills to meet the needs and demands of our clients and business goals. There is an opportunity based at Lancaster, however each office works closely together assisting on projects where required. Each engineer has a number of projects and clients at any one time to manage. You will be expected to support our Principal engineers, Associates and Directors across the group.

Quality deliverables and client satisfaction are at the forefront of our everyday responsibilities as individuals to ensure conformance to our accredited processes and procedures as recognised within the industry.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate good fundamental knowledge and understanding within the application and principles of structural engineering design.

About the candidate we are seeking

You must be self-motivated, driven by a challenge whilst continually developing new skills and sharing experience with the team.

Essential Experience required

• Minimum three years’ experience within Structural design including steelwork, reinforced concrete and masonry construction to Euro Code standards
• HNC in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Proficiency in structural analysis software and CAD tools
• Design using Eurocodes and relevant British Standards to produce structural solutions using materials such as steel, concrete, timber, and masonry
• Prepare detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and reports for construction
• Collaborate closely with architects, clients, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure project objectives are met
• Ensure compliance with current building regulations and other industry standards
• Monitor construction progress and provide technical support to resolve structural issues
• Maintain accurate project documentation, calculations and records
• Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in structural engineering
• Commercial awareness of costing, budgets and quotations
• Site visits to verify construction complies with construction drawings

Desirable Experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil or Structural Engineering
• Understanding of STAAD.Pro, SCIA and Revit
• Project management and leadership skills
• Willing to work towards or nearing Chartered Status

Benefits

• Experience of working within a multi-skilled, multi-office organisation
• Competitive Salary
• Company Pension Scheme
• Opportunity for professional growth and development
• Payment of Annual Professional fees
• Death in Service benefit
• Increased holiday entitlement for long service
• Flexible working arrangements