Principal Structural Engineer

Overview

Lead structural engineering projects, ensuring design excellence and multidisciplinary coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• tech innovation
• design review
• doc approval
• risk management
• project delivery
• structural sme

Tasks

Our client is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to provide technical leadership and coordination across multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring engineering excellence from concept through to fabrication and installation. -Drive innovation through the adoption of new technologies, best practices, and digital engineering tools. -Lead design reviews and ensure compliance with applicable codes and client requirements (ASME, ISO, DNV, API, Eurocodes, etc.). -Review and approve engineering documentation, including calculations, drawings, and specifications. -Support risk assessments, cost control, and budget management within engineering activities. -Deliver assigned engineering outputs across multiple EPCI projects, coordinating with procurement, fabrication, and construction teams to achieve high-quality results. -Act as the subject matter expert for structural engineering, providing hands-on technical expertise and ensuring project deliverables meet quality and safety standards. -Collaborate across disciplines to ensure fully integrated and optimised designs. -Mentor and develop junior engineers, fostering technical excellence and collaboration.

Requirements

• chartered engineer
• bachelor's
• leadership
• offshore
• autocad
• staad

What You Bring

-Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, or related). Master’s degree preferred. -Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. -Extensive engineering experience, preferably in offshore or energy sectors. -Proven background in EPCI project delivery from concept to completion. -Strong understanding of design principles, industry standards, and construction methodologies. -Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working toward chartership with a recognised body (IMechE, ICE, IStructE, etc.). -Proficient in structural engineering software such as STAAD, MathCAD, ABAQUS, AutoCAD, SIMSOLID, or equivalent.

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About Simpson Booth Limited

-Founded in 2012 by two former oil & gas execs in London and Aberdeen, the firm sprang from deep sector insight. -Today it delivers recruitment across energy, nuclear, renewables, oil & gas, energy tech, infrastructure, and marine. -Engages in everything from hiring individual niche specialists to assembling full project teams worldwide. -Leverages a boutique, search-based model—supported by tech—to target ‘hard-to-find’ skill sets globally. -Typical assignments include senior nuclear engineers, EV-charging product leads, and offshore infrastructure roles. -Independent and nimble, it stands out for scaling fast and investing in strong branding and systems.

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