{"id":21754,"date":"2026-08-06T15:27:05","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T13:27:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobtek.eu\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=21754"},"modified":"2026-08-06T15:27:05","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T13:27:05","slug":"costain-group-plc-expression-of-interest-principal-structural-engineer-greater-manchester-wielka-brytania","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobtek.eu\/en\/stanowisko\/costain-group-plc-expression-of-interest-principal-structural-engineer-greater-manchester-wielka-brytania\/","title":{"rendered":"Expression of Interest &#8211; Principal Structural Engineer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Due to continued growth and secured demand, we\u2019re looking for curious, collaborative and courageous people who\u2019ll help transform the performance of the infrastructure ecosystem across the UK\u2019s transport, water, energy and defence markets. We have an exciting and challenging role in the pipeline for a\u00a0<strong>Principal Structural Engineer<\/strong>\u00a0in our growing team of 150+ Civil &amp; Structural Engineers and Designers. Our department covers a range of projects from Concept Studies through to Detailed Design to provide a variety of interesting work. Industries can range across Roads, Water, Transportation, Energy, Nuclear and Defence.<\/p>\n<p>As a\u00a0<strong>Principal Structural Engineer<\/strong>, you will be working in a multi-disciplinary team delivering infrastructure projects.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You will be responsible for the delivery of civil and structural (buildings and structures) advice, inspections, analysis, calculations, reports and specifications.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Taking responsibility for leading small projects and sub tasks from a technical perspective. Communicate designs effectively to the BIM teams, other disciplines, construction personnel and stakeholders. 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