Senior Structural Engineer

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