Job Description
Senior Structural Engineer
Location: City of Bristol
Role: Permanent, Monday-Friday, Hybrid
Salary: Competitive rates depending on experience
We are looking for a Structural Engineer to join our client in their Bristol office. This is an outstanding opportunity to work with this ambitious multi-disciplinary consultancy at Senior Engineer Level. Working on diverse and exciting projects within commercial, retail, leisure, rail and residential developments, including high rise and prestigious landmark buildings. Around 50% of this role will be site based, so candidates should be comfortable and willing to work on site, completing site surveys etc
Main Duties:
* Preparation and checking of structural engineering designs and drawings, specifications, reports and general correspondence.
* Liaise & communicate with external professionals and clients.
* Represent the client at meetings and in writing, when required, and attend site to undertake surveys and inspections.
* Control the programmed performance of projects.
* Brief and supervise Graduate Engineers.
* Brief and supervise Technicians on the production of drawings.
* Preparation of structural reports on buildings and other structures.
Candidate Experience Required:
* Have experience of working on a variety of projects.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Experience of contract negotiation.
* A commercial understanding of fee management.
* Ensure client satisfaction at all stages of the design process.
* Assist with new business opportunities as well as maintaining existing client base.
* Contribute to Group activities.
* As well as a good team player, you will also need to have enthusiasm, drive and determination to meet the demands of a position at this level.
* The opportunity to progress is actively encouraged and supported for candidates who demonstrate they have the potential.
* Ability to demonstrate proven ability to communicate fluently in English and produce concise, grammatically correct reports.
Technical Skills:
* Ability to design structural members in structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and timber.
* Clear understanding of UK Building Regulations and codes of practice.
* Familiarity with proprietary design software such as Tekla Structural Designer, S-Frame, TEDDS, SCIA and CADS.
* Knowledge of the Site Investigation process.
* Use of Microsoft Office and other administration software.
Benefits:
* 25 days annual leave
* Hybrid working set up
* Pension Plan
* Life Insurance
* Private Medical Insurance
* Cash Plan
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Staff Discounts
* Health Insurance
* VTO (Volunteer Time Off)
* Continuous Development Opportunities
Apply today for more information!