Structural Engineer
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
Location: Gateshead, UK
Contract: PermanentWe are looking for a Structural Engineer to join our dynamic and growing clients team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for design work from conception to technical approval/completion on projects valued between £0.5m and £20m. This role offers the opportunity for further progression and is ideally suited for someone with excellent communication skills and a minimum of 8 years of structural design experience.
Day to Day of the Role:
Manage design quality and profitable delivery of projects.
Prepare fee proposals for Director authorisation.
Deliver scheme designs and detailed design including full tender and construction packages.
Liaise with statutory authorities, architects, the design team, and contractors.
Attend client, design, and site meetings, conduct site inspections and reporting.
Manage resources and oversee engineers & technicians.
Support the Managing Director with team targets and contribute towards producing bids and tenders.
Conduct structural surveys, analyse and report on structural defects, and provide remediation if required.
Oversee engineering design and ensure compliance with the CDM regulations 2015.
Mentor and develop team members.
Prepare detailed design calculations to British Standards, Eurocodes and relevant design guidance notes.
Provide day-to-day support to colleagues from other disciplines within the office.
Engage in other business development activities such as identifying opportunities and networking.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
BEng or MEng in Structural Engineering (or related discipline).
Chartered Membership or Associate Membership of the ICE or IStructE.
Extensive experience in building structures.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, analytical, technical design, and drawing skills.
A self-motivated team player with experience in managing and mentoring a team.
Ability to manage and resource the Structural Team, including staff appraisals, training, and development.
Benefits:
Competitive salary based on knowledge and experience.
Work in a friendly, hard-working, and high-achieving team.
Encouragement to take responsibility and develop professionally.
Opportunity to make a tangible difference to the business