Job Description
The Role
My client looking for a talented, forward-thinking Senior Structural Engineer, with at least 4 years of UK post-graduate Structural Engineering experience, who wants to make a difference. Ideally you’ll be working towards Chartership - and/or they will offer you the support to do so. They would love you to have worked with timber and composites.
You’ll work on a diverse range of projects including high end commercial new build projects, complex refurbishments of existing buildings, mass housing projects and masterplans, school projects, as well as architecturally challenging private residential projects.
Alongside this, you’ll be part of a team who are always striving to do things better, not just technically but ethically, to positively impact the climate emergency. My client is looking for like-minded individuals who can help them continue to deliver these amazing projects and have a positive impact on society.
You will:
* Assist in the delivery of client projects to time and budget.
* Work on all aspects of design for various small and medium sized projects, with minimum supervision, and on larger projects, you’ll spend time on selected technical issues.
* Work closely with other teams within the company including Sustainability.
* For small and medium sized projects you’ll deal with all aspects of design from inception through to completion of works on site with only limited supervision.
* Involvement in appointment and fee issues, assisting senior members of the team as required.
* Instruct technicians to carry out production information as and when required.
* Liaise with Architects, Clients and other external professionals whilst carrying out your duties.
* Make periodic visits to site to monitor the works as they proceed. This will include attending site meetings and dealing with queries as they arise.
* Training – you will be proactive in your approach to your own training and IPD/CPD within the Practice framework
About You:
* As mentioned, you’ll ideally have at least 4 years experience within a similar organisation and ideally be working towards Chartership.
* Your most recent role will have been at least one year in a UK engineering firm.
* You’ll have managed smaller client projects and/or practice management issues.
* A strong academic history with a relevant degree or equivalent from a well-recognised University.
* Experienced in working in multi-disciplinary teams, including ideally, high-profile Architects.
* Good project management skills including an ability to manage time, resources, costs and communication within and outside the practice.
* Strong team working ability, able to influence, explain, and present a professional image at all times.
* Open, positive and approachable attitude.
* Excellent communications skills, fluent in written and spoken English.
What they offer:
* A nurturing, collaborative, creative environment, where hybrid working is also offered.
* Active encouragement and support to pursue further job related education or skills training.
* An extensive range of benefits from health insurance to gym cover, bonus, etc.
* ICE Accredited Training Scheme to support you in your progression towards becoming chartered.
* Anyone who joins will get to work with an incredible, like-minded, hugely collaborative team on high-profile landmarks and projects. This innovation is also reflected in how they build and nurture their talented employee community, their inclusive and diverse culture is what makes them special.
* They welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in their workforce.
Please contact me on: anashet@skilledcareers.co.uk to discuss further or give me a call on 07715091142