Senior Structural Engineer - Cambridge

Pell Frischmann is a specialist advisory and technical consultancy operating across the built and natural environment, helping to shape a better future for the communities in which we work. We offer consultancy services, with access to specialist sister companies and partners, to support both public and private-sector clients. We work across sectors encompassing buildings, infrastructure, and regeneration.

Based in our Cambridge office, you will be part of a hardworking and growing team of Engineer/Consultants specialising in Structural Engineering projects around the UK. The office is based in an excellent location within the city centre, making it very accessible.

As part of your role as a senior structural design engineer, you will be working on a variety of multidisciplinary projects. Your workload will include liaison with clients and other external consultants. You will perform complex technical or professional work activities and assure delivery to meet client requirements. In-depth knowledge of basic structural engineering principles generally associated with building structures is essential for your role. You will have a thorough knowledge of design codes and standards being used in the UK. The ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines and other requirements is also an essential part of the role. Additionally, you will be expected to provide direction to junior members of the team to support their development and achieve competent delivery.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform/check/review relevant structural engineering design calculations to fully meet the client specification in accordance with relevant standards, building codes and safety regulations.
• Collate project information, liaise, and engage with clients, architects and other third parties as required.
• Carry out visual surveys of building structures and produce structural appraisal reports as required.
• Conduct site visits to monitor construction progress and ensure compliance with design specifications.
• Supervise and delegate project workload to more junior members of staff and others as required.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and other team members.
• Check/approve work by other staff, including third party design proposals.
• Preparing and presenting technical reports, proposals, and documents related to projects.
• Assist Project Leads in managing project budgets, schedules and resources.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering/Structural Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered status with ICE or IStructE preferred, not essential.

Experience

• Considerable years in building structure analysis and design.
• Design of reinforced concrete and steel framed building structures.
• Experience at a senior engineer level.
• Mentoring graduates and engineers.
• Design of timber, masonry, modular and other types of building structures.
• Producing fee proposals and managing project budget.

Skills

• Finite element software in structural engineering.
• Design software such as TEDDS, Concrete Centre Spreadsheets.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Tekla-3D Building Designer /SCIA/ Robot/RAM/ETABS.
• Auto CAD/Revit.

We are one of the UK's most influential and highly respected firms of infrastructure and built environment professionals. We provide a collaborative and supportive working environment, where you’ll have the freedom and flexibility to create your own pathway and make a real impact within the business and in the communities in which you will operate. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and are delighted to be a part of the government's Disability Confident Scheme. We’re happy to talk about flexible working and are committed to promoting the wellbeing of all our employees. In addition, you’ll receive a competitive salary and other excellent benefits.

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