ALink Recruitment are working with a small-medium sized engineering consultancy looking for a Senior Structural Engineer in their office in Derby.
YOU WILL NEED
* Minimum 2:1 BSc/BEng in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent
* At least 3 years post qualification experience in civil and structural engineering
* Full UK driving license and own transport is required
* Chartered or near-chartered status with a relevant body (MICE or MIStructE)
THE RESPONSIBILITIES
* Detailed knowledge of structural design and detailing using all relevant UK and European codes of practice
* Producing preliminary design solutions and reviewing with clients as part of design strategy
* Producing detailed designs, calculations and specifications and technical reviews
* Attendance at design, project progress, and client engagement meetings
* Liaising with contractors, clients, third party organisations and stakeholders, answering queries in relation to technical detailing
* Design in all forms of construction including steelwork, reinforced / precast concrete, masonry and timber
* Structural appraisals of commercial, industrial and residential structures
* Management of projects cost and programme
* Management of sustainability criteria
* Complying with designers’ duties under the CDM Regulations
* Produce sketches, drawings and writing structural appraisal reports
* Knowledge of BREEAM, sustainability objectives and embodied carbon
* Supervising the CAD/Revit technicians and junior engineers on technical / construction details and undertaking QA reviews
* Selling, marketing and business development of existing clients and being alert to new leads
ESSENTIAL
* Confidence and ability with team and project management
* Ambitious, committed, and with integrity
* Good experience of structural analysis and design software
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy of own work and that of others working with you
* Ability to supervise and develop a team whilst working as part of a wider team
* Be proactive without supervision
* Client focused approach with good interpersonal and communication skills