Structural Engineer

Our client is one of the UKs largest specialist civil, structural and geotechnical engineering construction contractors, renowned for providing technically advanced and cost-effective solutions to meet the demands of any project or contract requirement across a wide variety of sectors. Their reputation is built on engineering excellence and a commitment to continual innovation, all backed by a central design, estimating and engineering resource. As one of the largest specialist contractors in the industry, they are able to provide clients with bespoke solutions tailored to individual project specifications, which is all supported by their state-of-the-art processes and technologies.

Due to continued growth, a significant increase in workload and the recent award of a significant package within the HS2 programme, our client now wishes to appoint a Structural Engineer.

The Role

Provide structural design solutions (steel, concrete) to meet all of the requirements and key drivers of any given contract or client requirements

Produce designs which are cost effective, aligned to the specification, and which can be developed, procured, installed, constructed, and delivered effectively, safely and efficiently

Liaise with clients, suppliers, internal teams and external consultants or stakeholders to deliver project designs to a high standard from concept stage to construction

Assist or support bids and tenders

Participate in regular review meetings with the relevant teams developing a pro-active focus upon client expectations and contract design delivery

Liaise with other design disciplines and internal teams

Conduct structural surveys during site visits to ensure designs will be effective, practical, and deliverable

Review, approve and comment on sub-contract and consultants designs

Motivate team members by possessing a positive attitude, and a sound knowledge and experience of structural design principles

Ensure that designs adhere to Eurocode standards and company policies in line with business objectives

The Person

Possessing a degree in civil or structural engineering (or similar) and at least 3-5 years practical working experience within a similar position or sector

Knowledge of various structural design systems or processes such as slabs, sections, beams, concrete, steel sections, temporary or permanent works and RC works

Demonstrable experience of working closely with clients and their technical representatives

Knowledge of temporary works systems or temporary works procedures

To have commercial awareness, be highly organised and able to use your own initiative

To be confident, and possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills

Offer the ability to adapt and amend workload priorities in a regularly changing environment

To be a natural team worker, with a positive and friendly attitude, and be self-sufficient with minimal supervision required

This challenging and exciting opportunity requires an individual currently carrying out the above

mentioned responsibilities in a similar role within any area of the construction sector. An attractive salary and benefits package (permanent) is on offer to the successful candidate, along with longevity of work, given the forward order workload and the companys continued commitment to growth across the UK.