Job Description

Endeavour has an excellent long term contract for a Principal Structural Engineer to join our leading client.

Location: Plymouth. Onsite visits once every 6-8 weeks

Duration : 24 months +

Rate: £70-£80 per hour (inside IR35)

Eligibility for UK Security Clearance is a must!

The Role

Our client is recruiting for an experienced Principal Structural Engineer with a strong background in building structures to take on a leadership role within the team. This position requires a detail-oriented professional who can coordinate effectively, ensure technical accuracy, and act as the intelligent customer for structural projects. Ideally, you will have experience in defence-related buildings, but expertise in other areas such as residential or commercial structures will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead the design, review, and coordination of building structures, ensuring compliance with engineering standards.

* Provide oversight of structural drawings, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project goals.

* Act as the intelligent customer, representing the organisation in structural engineering projects.

* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless project delivery.

* Offer expertise across a range of building types, with a preference for defence-related structures.

Qualifications and Skills

* Chartered or near-chartered status (ICE or IStructE preferred).

* Relevant degree in structural or civil engineering.

* Extensive experience in building structures, ideally with a focus on defence, though residential and commercial experience is also valued.

* Strong leadership skills and the ability to coordinate and manage complex projects.

* Proficiency in assessing and reviewing structural drawings.

Why join our client

* Work on a variety of exciting and challenging building projects.

* Opportunities to lead and influence high-profile projects in a leadership role.

If you're a pure structural engineer looking to advance your career in a dynamic and collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you