Vertical Recruitment are working with an award winning, independent consultancy working within the built environment. They have 14 offices across the UK and Ireland and are an employee-owned trust. They are renowned for their expertise in civil and structural engineering, transport planning, geo-environmental and geo-technical engineering, infrastructure, and as principal designers.

The Role - They are looking for a Principal engineer to lead the structures team in Kendal. The team currently comprises 5 Engineers and 3 Technicians, with a variety of experience levels and specialisms.

They work on a diverse range of projects including those in healthcare, commercial, industrial, residential, education and conservation/heritage. They work on projects valued up to £100m, with typical projects in the £5m- £50m bracket and are well known locally for working on projects like the University of Cumbria Carlisle Citadels and Barrow Campuses, UCLAN School of Veterinary Medicine (Preston), Millom Iron Line and Victoria Building at Blackburn College.

The Right Fit

• Someone who has experience leading and managing projects of all sizes; including developing design delivery programmes with an understanding of and proven involvement in managing project finances and controlling WIP, debt and profitability.
• You will have leadership skills and be a positive role model for the people around you.
• You will be a chartered engineer or be actively working under a recognised professional Institution training pathway and close to chartered status.
• Above all the right fit will be guided by what is right when making decisions, who recognises the contribution of others and shares their successes. Someone who is kind, conscientious and has pride in their work and the legacy our profession leaves for everyone.

The Extras

• Industry leading benefits - Including 5* Holiday Lodges!
• Award winning training and development programmes
• Excellent Perks package
• They are an Investors in People - Platinum accredited company, a standard currently held by fewer than 1% of IIP accredited organisations!