Principal Structural Engineer

Principal Structural Engineer – Contract – West Wales
Location: West Wales
This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading engineering business during a period of continued growth as they support the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical and Renewable Energy sectors at all stages of engineering design.
The role requires strong knowledge of onshore energy sector related projects with knowledge covering, but not limited to, foundations, pipe supports and platforms among other things.
This role is deemed to be outside IR35.
Role & Responsibilities
* Develop detailed engineering specifications and design documentation.
* Review and approve calculations, technical specifications, scope packages, and design drawings.
* Acting as interface for Structural enquiries on current projects at concept, pre-FEED, FEED and detailed design stages.
* Conduct design reviews and quality assurance checks to ensure accuracy and completeness.
* Undertake design and checking of deliverables according to discipline and area of expertise.
* Ensure that engineering and design comply with project requirements, applicable codes, client specifications.
* Providing technical input to tenders and proposals as well as supporting manpower planning projections.
* Undertake engineering activities as required for studies and projects.
* Ensure designs comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and environmental guidelines.
* Interface with other engineering disciplines such as process, mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation.
* Potentially Client facing work on sites providing technical advice and operational support.
* Develop technical documents and scope of work packages for projects.
* Review and approve design modifications and provide technical support ahead of construction.
* Conduct design reviews and quality assurance checks to ensure accuracy and completeness.
* Liaising with Clients and managing their needs and expectations.
Key Skills & Knowledge
* Must have a degree in Civil and / or Structural Engineering.
* Chartered status preferred but not essential.
* Must have proven experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochem, Renewable Energy sectors or similar.
* Knowledge of Revit.
Additional Information
Our client is based in West Wales. This role is deemed to be outside IR35