Job Description
Senior Structural Engineer, Forensic Engineering
JOB SPECIFICS:
* Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 (negotiable on experience)
* Package: Competitive (subject to location, skills, experience, and track record)
* Location: Mainly remote, home working with a satellite office in London
* Travel: remit with flexibility and willingness to travel as required
A market-leading provider of operational risk, compliance, and safety solutions is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer, Forensic Engineering. This role involves delivering top-tier structural engineering solutions in the Built Environment, supporting clients with their duties under the Building Safety Act 2022.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
* Work with a prestigious and diverse range of clients
* Exposure to complex designs and landmark buildings
* Opportunity to grow and develop within a team of industry-leading professionals
* Benefits including Private Healthcare, 5% matched pension plan, 4x salary life cover, 25 days holiday (with option to increase), and Perkpal - perks and reward program
* Social events with colleagues
* Professional Membership reimbursement
* Excellent career development opportunities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a Senior Structural Engineer, Forensic Engineering within the Professional Services Team, you will:
* Work with a team of fire safety and structural engineering specialists
* Conduct forensic investigations of existing buildings
* Write summaries of existing structural engineering information
* Support the development of building safety case reports
* Conduct site inspections and provide reports
* Review systematic risk assessments under requirement A3 of the Building Regulations
* Interpret data from external wall investigations
* Monitor projects and apply relevant regulations, guidance, and best practices to ensure structural safety in buildings
IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
* Experience in a Structural Engineering Consultancy
* Skills in structural scheme design, optioneering, and justification of structural options
* Ability to perform hand calculations and interpret FEA software output
* Knowledge of disproportionate collapse solutions and detail drawings
* Experience as the main point of contact in multi-million-pound projects, ideally residential
* Extensive knowledge of structural refurbishment works and major extensions
* Awareness of the Building Safety Act, including the Gateway 2 & 3 process (advantageous)
* Sound knowledge of structural safety and engineering guidance, especially in the residential sector
* Knowledge of external wall systems and façade engineering principles
* Ability to advise on regulatory compliance
* Knowledge of geotechnics and structural fire protection
* Ability to design and specify structural remedial works for existing buildings
QUALIFICATIONS, MEMBERSHIPS, AND EXPERIENCE:
* BSc / BEng / MSc / MEng in Structural Engineering or relevant subject
* Membership in a relevant institution (e.g., IStructE, ICE)
* Ideally Chartered or working towards Chartership
* Minimum 8 years of experience
ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
* Experience with structural engineered new build, extension, and refurbishment works, ideally residential high-rise
* Excellent communication and report writing skills
* Drive and ambition to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
* Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects
* Understanding of the legal framework, responsibilities, and accountabilities in building operations
* Knowledge of risk management in buildings
* Collaborative approach to work with internal stakeholders
If you are a Senior Structural Engineer, Forensic Engineering looking for a new challenge, this is an excellent opportunity to join a leading team and make a significant impact in the field of building safety. Apply now to become a Senior Structural Engineer, Forensic Engineering and take the next step in your career.
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