Structural Analyst

A Structural Analyst job in London is available with a specialist engineering consultancy focusing on the forensic investigation of civil engineering and structural engineering defects. The role supports specialist Civil Engineers, Chartered Engineers, and Engineering Expert Witnesses to research, understand, and write reports relating to client problems such as:

• Structural failures
• Inadequate durability of steel and concrete structures
• Problems with basement structures
• Matters relating to period buildings
• Concerns or failure of heavily loaded industrial floors and pavements
• Drainage and flooding problems relating to both buildings and civil engineering structures

Responsibilities and Duties:

The job of Structural Analyst is critical for the London-based company and offers an excellent civil engineering career opportunity. Using your engineering qualifications and chartership study with real-world design consultancy experience, you will engage in Structural Analyst work to assist the resident experts in researching and identifying key issues relating to client assignments. Structural Analysis will be undertaken on a range of projects including:

• Heavy civil engineering works
• Hydraulic structures
• Offshore platforms
• Below-ground construction
• Structural steelwork
• Waterproofing systems
• Concrete durability
• Epoxy resin applications in construction

You will be required to liaise with the client's consulting engineers, contractors, and the building or project owners on engineering issues at hand. You will be involved with a wide range of disputes, usually concurrently, and will undertake Structural Analysis of professional design work completed relating to design, materials, and workmanship problems.

Desired Skills and Experience:

The role requires previous Structural Analyst experience, ideally on a wide range of structural and civil engineering projects in the UK and overseas. It is expected to be an early to mid-career role for the right candidate, with some exposure to relevant design work on:

• Civil-engineering structures
• Post-tensioned concrete bridges
• Buildings
• Vibrations in buildings
• Subsidence
• Floor screeds
• Building envelopes

Familiarity with contract administration is desirable. Experience liaising with solicitors and barristers and preparing CPR-compliant reports and joint statements is ideal, but training can be provided. All levels of experience will be considered on merit, but at least 5 years' experience is required to meet minimum expertise levels. Exposure to dispute and forensic engineering analysis work is highly desirable; candidates with a strong civil or structural background demonstrating high analytical and literacy skills will also be considered.

Qualifications / Educational Requirements:

A high-quality civil engineering or structural engineering degree is essential, preferably from a leading recognised university. Chartership within civil engineering or structural engineering is also essential.

Employing Company Overview and Profile:

This employer is a specialist civil, structural, and geotechnical design consultancy providing forensic-level expert technical advice to resolve design-related construction disputes. The consultancy prepares and provides evidence in court and arbitration proceedings, adjudications, mediations, and related forms of dispute resolution. Clients include solicitors, insurers, contractors, and developers seeking impartial advice on pursuing or rebutting design-related claims that have affected their construction project. The firm is well known and highly regarded for its dispute and litigation support, offering initial inspections of site and design plans, technical advice, and expert consultations to decide whether to proceed with legal proceedings that may lead to tribunal and High Court appearances.