Associate Structural Engineer

This is a hybrid role attached to our London office. To support our ambitious growth plans, we have a great opportunity to join our Building and Real Estate Division. SOCOTEC’s Engineering and Safety Teams provide an award-winning, flexible and forward-thinking approach, as well as a high level of technical capability, providing our clients with cost-effective and practical solutions for the full range of engineering problems.

We’re looking for a proactive, flexible, and reliable Associate Structural Engineer to join our London office, with experience in a similar role and who possesses a recognised structural engineering qualification. Working across a variety of projects both autonomously and as part of a wider team, tasks you will be required to undertake as part of your role include (but are not limited to):

• Maintain and manage strong client relationships and identify business development opportunities and prepare/review fee proposal letters.
• Liaise with clients, manage projects from inception to completion, including invoicing.
• Attend site to undertake site inspections and investigations to suit project requirements.
• Support management of junior team of engineers and carry out reviews.
• Work within agreed project time frame and budget and manage commercial performance of projects.
• Be aware of the financial performance of the business unit and take responsibility for meeting targets.
• Provide continuous high-quality structural engineering services to our customers, including but not limited to:

• Undertake detailed desk top studies, detailed design reviews of structural design information carried out by third parties.
• Provide advisory support and carry out site visits during construction stage and building investigations.
• Prepare assessment, inspection and investigations reports.
• Undertake structural risk assessments of new and existing buildings.
• Identify defects in design and communicate findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

Have a clear understanding of structural engineering issues, (including interfaces with fire and façade), and provide well-supported engineering solutions through the selection of appropriate methods and tools. Be familiar with all relevant legislation and ensure that procedures are updated accordingly. Manage projects from inception to completion and be responsible for the associated invoicing.

To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

• At least seven years’ experience in engineering.
• An accredited honours degree or equivalent in civil/structural engineering.
• Chartered with the Institution of Civil and/or Structural Engineers.
• Passion for structural engineering.
• Confident communicator, good customer service skills.
• Self-motivated, able to prioritise and work on own initiative, as well as following instructions and working as part of a team.
• Numerate, organised with attention to detail.
• Professional appearance and behaviour.
• Flexible and adaptable to meet customer needs and changing priorities.
• Reliable, punctual, honest and trustworthy.

Desirable:

• Excellent computer skills, particularly with regards to Microsoft Word/Outlook, Bluebeam and commonly used industry structural analysis and design software packages (Tekla Tedds, Robot, Scia Engineer etc).

SOCOTEC is the UK's leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services. We offer an unrivalled range of technical expertise and services throughout the UK and worldwide. By joining us, you’ll be part of a 2,000+ strong team, where we will provide you with both the flexibility and a host of opportunities. We are committed to personal and professional development, and you will be supported and mentored at every step of your journey with us. You will join a large team of industry-leading, expert professionals and receive exposure to some of the best opportunities and challenges available. As well as a competitive salary, we can offer you a wide range of benefits including 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more. Where applicable we also offer an electric car scheme, employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes and enhanced company pension.

Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.