Associate Structural Engineer - Temporary Works

We are looking for an Associate with Temporary Works experience to join our Warrington office. Due to increasing workload with new and existing projects and prospects as well as a growing team, we are looking for an Associate who will lead and help grow the team. The successful individual will be someone who wants to make a difference and be part of an expanding business delivering specialist design solutions for a wide range of infrastructure projects across the UK, including Rail, Bridges, Marine, Commercial, Nuclear, and Demolition.

You will be a Chartered Civil/Structural Engineer with a proven track record of successful delivery of temporary works design projects. You will develop robust design solutions through collaborative and proactive management of client demands - providing leadership from both a technical delivery and people management perspective. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Principal Engineer who is looking to progress into a more senior position or for someone already in an Associate or Engineering Manager role looking to transition to a senior leadership position with significant responsibility for business growth.

Responsibilities:

• Act as lead for the regional office comprising multidisciplinary design teams.
• Act as a project director, working with the project team at a senior level.
• Exercise oversight over the regional office providing technical support as required, reviewing intermediate level (Cat. 1 and 2) design proposals for concept and practicability, and approving the final result.
• Manage resources effectively and efficiently.
• Lead the design process and coordinate team members to deliver appropriate and cost-effective solutions to the agreed programme; support those less experienced by technical review, mentoring, and advice.
• Share knowledge, best practices, and innovation across the business.
• Participate in tender/bids, business development, and opportunities as they arise.

The Individual:

• Excellent verbal and written English.
• Proven analytical approach to problem-solving.
• Positive, self-motivated, and proactive team leader with proven team management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to express ideas and effectively motivate junior colleagues.
• Well organized with an effective problem-solving outlook and ability to prioritize own work and that of junior colleagues.
• Good ability in ensuring teams achieve programme deadlines and use of motivational techniques.

At Richter, we pride ourselves on attracting and retaining the brightest and best, fuelled by a professional environment built on achievement, creativity, and career satisfaction. Richter is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we welcome all qualified applicants. You will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to sex, race, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.