Structural Engineer

We are delighted to be assisting an established and respected structural engineering consultancy with a focus on conservation in their search for an experienced structural engineer. This is an important development for the regions structural market and presents significant opportunity for talented engineers to forge a rewarding career.

This person will form a crucial part of the company’s growth in the coming years and ultimately, lead to a position in senior management.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of reports, design, specifications and contract documents for various projects types focused around; contemporary new builds as well as heritage and conservation works
• Involvement in projects, both large and small, from inception through to completion
• Production of design calculation packages and supervision of the production of design drawings
• Carry out design tasks as instructed by senior/principal engineers
• To technically review designs produced by others and verify completeness to technical and company standards
• Liaising with other engineers, technicians to ensure updates to technical standards are maintained and disseminated to the team
• Ensure that design briefs are completed satisfactorily
• Promote and incorporate sustainable design wherever possible
• Operate the company management and admin system, quality control and document management in line with company policy
• Identify and meet effectively the requirements and expectations of clients
• Be aware of the financial health of project fees and work within the fee of each project

Requirements:

• Accredited honours degree or equivalent in Structural Engineering and a graduate member of either the Institution of Civil Engineers or Structural Engineers (MICE, IStructE)
• Capable of producing simple hand calculations when required
• Good knowledge and experience of using design software such as Tekla TEDDS, and analysis and design software such as TSD and/or Masterseries
• Exceptional organisational and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well under pressure
• Developing skills in specification and report writing skills
• Knowledge of construction, health and safety regulations, building regulations and design codes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity of working with D&B contractors, builders and architects
• Able to make decisions, act on own initiative and operate independently in a proactive way
• Effective team worker, contributing to the team and wider objectives
• Comfortable with attending meetings with clients and design teams
• Organise and prioritise your own time and tasks to enable simultaneous running of several projects
• Be able to logically analyse problems from the first principles to determine solutions

This prestigious practice has over 30 years of history and circa 30 staff. As well as a market leading salary, this business offers a unique working arrangement in addition to hybrid working