Senior Structural Engineer

Senior Structural Engineer

Location: City of Bristol

Role: Permanent, Monday-Friday, Hybrid

Salary: Competitive rates depending on experience

We are looking for a Structural Engineer to join our client in their Bristol office. This is an outstanding opportunity to work with this ambitious multi-disciplinary consultancy at Senior Engineer Level. Working on diverse and exciting projects within commercial, retail, leisure, rail and residential developments, including high rise and prestigious landmark buildings. Around 50% of this role will be site based, so candidates should be comfortable and willing to work on site, completing site surveys etc

Main Duties:

• Preparation and checking of structural engineering designs and drawings, specifications, reports and general correspondence.
• Liaise & communicate with external professionals and clients.
• Represent the client at meetings and in writing, when required, and attend site to undertake surveys and inspections.
• Control the programmed performance of projects.
• Brief and supervise Graduate Engineers.
• Brief and supervise Technicians on the production of drawings.
• Preparation of structural reports on buildings and other structures.

Candidate Experience Required:

• Have experience of working on a variety of projects.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience of contract negotiation.
• A commercial understanding of fee management.
• Ensure client satisfaction at all stages of the design process.
• Assist with new business opportunities as well as maintaining existing client base.
• Contribute to Group activities.
• As well as a good team player, you will also need to have enthusiasm, drive and determination to meet the demands of a position at this level.
• The opportunity to progress is actively encouraged and supported for candidates who demonstrate they have the potential.
• Ability to demonstrate proven ability to communicate fluently in English and produce concise, grammatically correct reports.

Technical Skills:

• Ability to design structural members in structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and timber.
• Clear understanding of UK Building Regulations and codes of practice.
• Familiarity with proprietary design software such as Tekla Structural Designer, S-Frame, TEDDS, SCIA and CADS.
• Knowledge of the Site Investigation process.
• Use of Microsoft Office and other administration software.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave
• Hybrid working set up
• Pension Plan
• Life Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff Discounts
• Health Insurance
• VTO (Volunteer Time Off)
• Continuous Development Opportunities

Apply today for more information!