Principal Structural Engineer

My client is currently seeking an experienced Freelance Senior/Principal Structural Engineer with a strong background in water treatment and sewage treatment works. If you have a proven track record in designing water-retaining structures and are proficient with StaadPro, Tekla TEDDS, and structural design for water infrastructure, they'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide structural design expertise for water and sewage treatment facilities, including designing water-retaining structures such as tanks, reservoirs, and pumping stations.
• Undertake detailed structural analysis and design using StaadPro, Tekla TEDDS, and other relevant software, ensuring all designs are compliant with regulations and project specifications.
• Produce and review technical reports, calculations, and drawings for water treatment and sewage treatment works projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including civil engineers and project managers, to deliver successful outcomes.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget, maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy.
• Offer advice and guidance to junior engineers, contractors, and clients as required.

Skills and Experience:

• Essential:

  • Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
  • Extensive freelance experience in structural design for water and sewage treatment works.
  • Proficiency in StaadPro and Tekla TEDDS for structural analysis and design.
  • Strong experience in designing water-retaining structures, including tanks and reservoirs, and assessing their performance.
  • Deep knowledge of UK building regulations and design codes relevant to water infrastructure projects.
  • Excellent communication skills, able to liaise effectively with clients and remote teams.

• Desirable:

  • Previous experience working on large-scale water treatment or wastewater treatment projects.
  • Familiarity with BIM methodologies and Tekla Structures.
  • Strong project management abilities with a focus on delivering high-quality results.

Why Work With Us?

This freelance opportunity provides you with flexibility and the chance to work on high-profile, impactful infrastructure projects. You'll be working with a dedicated team on cutting-edge water infrastructure, ensuring sustainable and cost-effective solutions. My client will value your expertise and independence, offering competitive rates and the chance to work with some of the best in the industry.

If you're a skilled Structural Engineer looking to take on freelance projects and collaborate with a forward-thinking company, the client would love to discuss how you can contribute to our projects.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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