Senior structural engineer

The purpose of this role is to play an active role in the design of projects, including working with other Engineers, Technicians, external consultants and clients. Duties will include being aware of the financial aspects/targets of assigned projects, attending project meetings, being the daily contact for the client, contractors and other project consultants. This is an opportunity to work on a variety of sectors, including heritage projects.

Responsibilities:

• Develop scheme designs as required by the Directors and Principal engineers, using appropriate software.
• Assist in the delivery of projects within timescale, budget constraints and quality expectations.
• Produce and/or work with technicians to produce relevant civil engineering information.
• Undertake structural engineering analysis.
• Full management of small projects.
• Attendance at project and design meetings and site visits.
• Undertake condition surveys and write reports.
• Liaison with other members of the design team.
• Keep all project related documentation in compliance with the Business Management systems, processes and procedures.
• Communicate project's critical issues in a timely manner to Directors and clients.
• Mentor graduates and technicians.
• Actively engage in CPD to maintain and facilitate personal and career development.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate Civil or Structural engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in structural engineering design and construction.
• Good all-round technical design expertise using British, European and international standards and codes.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work as part of a team, liaising directly with clients and other design team members.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and work under pressure.
• Knowledge in using AutoCAD and structural engineering packages to design and detail structural schemes.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working - to give you the flexibility you need.
• Holidays: 25 days increasing in line with length of service to a maximum of 30 days.
• Enhanced auto enrolment pension scheme - to help you save for the future.
• Life assurance - to protect your loved ones should the worst happen.
• Interest free season ticket loans.
• Cycle to work scheme - discounted bicycles.
• Flu and eye care vouchers - to keep you healthy.
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 health & wellbeing support.
• Help@Hand Remote GP app - to give you and your family access to medical experts quickly.
• Platform hosting 1000s of discounts at your favourite retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, leisure & days out venues, gyms and more.
• Family & wellbeing policy - including enhanced maternity pay, menopause support, neurodiversity support, carer support, company sick pay and much more.
• Flexible benefits policy that allows you to pick and choose additional benefits.

We recognise that diversity in all its forms enriches our workplace and enhances our ability to serve our clients and community effectively. Our goal is to create a culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work, knowing their unique perspectives are welcomed and appreciated. We actively seek applicants from all backgrounds and want you to get in touch even if you don’t have all the skills we have asked for - we will support you with the development you need.