Position Title: Senior Structural Engineer / Team Leader Location: Gyoury Self Partnership (St Albans) Office: 4b Parkway Porters Wood St Albans Herts, AL3 6PA Reports to: Partners - Nick Archer and Philip Luck Purpose: The purpose of the position is to: Assist with the development of the Structural (and other) Engineering capability of Gyoury Self Partnership in an enthusiastic, innovative and self-motivated manner. Support the Partners and other Senior Engineers and Consultants in the briefing, tendering, consultation, design, implementation and management processes for construction projects of varying size and nature. Perform other tasks as requested/directed. Key Result Areas: 1. Technical Plan and manage projects effectively and efficiently; to include scoping projects with appropriate inputs, outputs, implementation activities, verification and technical review. Undertake investigations, inspections and develop solutions to clients’ problems by applying appropriate analysis techniques. Undertake and/or arrange appropriate technical review and verification of work. Prepare designs, technical reports, presentations, specifications and contract documentation. Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of all relevant technical standards, legislation, codes of practice and best practice in areas of competence. 2. Project Management Act as Project Manager on projects, as assigned, ensuring that all deliverables meet clients’ expressed and, as far as practicable, implied needs and expectations. Provide leadership to project teams, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget and to the required quality to achieve the planned profit. Manage projects, including proactive and timely reporting to clients, preparation of financial information for billing and appropriate use of Gyoury Self accounting, record and quality management systems. Regularly communicate with, and seek feedback from, clients and project teams, reflecting on the performance of one’s self and the team and apply learning and improvement principles. Commission and manage specialist services from internal and external sources. Participate in workload/resource coordination meetings. Coach project team members to maximise their capabilities and ensure successful project outcomes. 3. Strategic and Business Development Proactively manage clients, understanding their present and future needs, maintain regular contact with these clients, ensuring they remain satisfied with our services. Promote the technical services and capabilities of Gyoury Self Partnership and actively undertake business development and marketing with the aim of creating income streams for the wider team. Prepare EOIs, tender submissions, fee proposals and estimates in response to client briefs. Assist in strategic and business planning as requested/directed. 4. Personal Development Be aware of and implement best practice for technical work, project management and client management. Actively contribute to the development of Gyoury Self Partnership capabilities. Identify training needs for self and relevant staff. Continually challenge and improve what you do and why. Attempt to regularly learn something new in your field of expertise and apply it. Participate in internal and external technical workshops and seminars as agreed. Functional Relationships: Partners Other senior members of staff and Project Managers Project staff and colleagues Client Project Managers Qualifications and Experience: The person who undertakes the duties and responsibilities of this position is expected to have, or be developing towards: A proven track record in the application of Structural (and other) Engineering principles and procedures. Corporate membership of a relevant recognised professional organisation/body. Experience in project and financial management of professional services. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills, which will enable effective and efficient participation in, or leadership of, project and business-wide teams. Good computer skills with knowledge of relevant analysis and management tools and an ability to learn and apply new tools. An ability to cope with urgency, pressure of work and the assignment of work priorities. A willingness to develop and apply skills outside of their core competency to assist other teams and to achieve and enhance the overall business goals. Ability to successfully market technical services and to develop and maintain excellent client relationships. An acceptance of the need to assist with all range of tasks and activities (including potentially menial activities) to ensure the achievement of project and submission deadlines. A willingness to be involved in national and international projects, sometime requiring travel and periods away from home.