Lead Civil and Structural Engineer in Knutsford

Location: Knutsford

Salary: Competitive

Stopford are recruiting for a Lead Civil and Structural Engineer to join the team and work with highly skilled professionals who are constantly striving to deliver excellence and best practice. We welcome applications for a Senior Civil and Structural Engineer for candidates who do not meet all of the knowledge, skills and experience required for a Lead position.

Stopford’s business activities are at the forefront of the energy transition and together with our clients and partners, we are playing our part in tackling the biggest challenges of our time: Energy Security, Environmental Sustainability and Energy Affordability.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager (Projects), the Lead Civil and Structural Engineer will be responsible for the quality of the Civil and Structural design output, will participate in design reviews and will manage a team of engineers and designers including developing, supporting and guiding more junior team members. You will be based at our head office in Knutsford with the opportunity for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in‑office presence. There may be additional occasional travel required to site and client offices. This is a full‑time permanent position.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the civil, structural engineering team to ensure that project deliverables are produced in accordance with the appropriate engineering standards and the project schedule.
• Develop the team to ensure expertise across the discipline (utilising 3rd party supply chain where required).
• Produce and review calculations, drawings, and design documentation.
• Participate in and contribute to design reviews.
• Produce conceptual and detailed engineering designs.
• Assess the environmental impact and risks connected to projects.
• Analyse survey, mapping and materials testing data with computer modelling software.
• Supervise the preparation and issue of drawings in line with the project schedule and in accordance with Stopford SOPs.
• Supervise the production of general arrangement drawings.
• Supervise detailing of structural steelwork and concrete, including reinforced concrete detailing and scheduling.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines as and when required.
• Attend site surveys when required.

About You

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline, ideally with Chartership status (or prepared to work towards it).
• Have experience in petrochemicals, nuclear, chemicals, waste or renewable energy industries.
• Worked in a design and engineering environment, with extensive postgraduate experience in civil and structural engineering industrial projects and a detailed working knowledge of design codes and standards relating to civil and structural engineering.
• A proven track record in design delivery with specific experience of groundworks, drainage, steel, reinforced concrete, masonry designs, foundation design and structural analysis from concept to detailed delivery.
• A detailed working knowledge and experience of 2D and 3D analytical packages such as, but not limited to, S:Frame, STAAD, TSD and TEDDS.
• Knowledge of construction implementation with proven site experience and an understanding of buildability and temporary works.
• A proven track record in delivering technically excellent design projects on time, to budget and to the required levels of quality.
• The ability to develop, motivate and mentor team members.
• Working knowledge of Office 365 including One Drive and SharePoint with proficient use of Word and Excel.
• Eligible to live and work in the UK (with no restrictions).
• Full UK/EEC driving licence.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance of at least Security Check level (SC clearance) for this role.

Benefits

Employment at Stopford brings many benefits.