Associate Structural Engineer

​; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Nottingham seeks an experienced Associate Structural Engineer. This role involves supervising a team, preparing design deliverables, and ensuring projects meet time and budget constraints. With an emphasis on professional development, the consultancy offers a competitive salary and a supportive work-life balance. Ideal candidates will have a background in civil or structural engineering and strong communication skills to effectively liaise with clients.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory Pension Scheme

Flexible benefits programme

Regular training and career development

Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• 10+ years post graduate experience in design consultancy for various projects.
• Professional membership with ICE or IStructE is desirable.
• Availability for site visits and overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor Structures Engineering team.
• Prepare design deliverables including calculations and specifications.
• Manage projects to timescale and budget effectively.
• Engage with clients and contribute to business development.

Skills

Team leadership

Excellent communication skills

Project management

Client liaison

Report writing

Education

MEng/MSc/BEng/BSc Hons in Civil or Civil and Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

NOTTINGHAM

Associate Structural Engineer: Superb opportunity to take a leading role at a firm within a Large Multidisciplinary Consultancy. This role is based in Nottingham.

Overview

Our client is a reputable engineering consultancy providing integrated engineering services throughout the UK. They take pride in providing clients with the most cost effective and sustainable solutions through an efficient professional approach with a personal touch.

Their engineers typically evaluate the land use constraints in support of the site acquisition and planning process. In this role, you will have exposure to a variety of different projects in an environment that encourages professional development wherever possible.

Alongside the advantages of being part of a global leader in integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business, this firm retains the benefits of a small and friendly company, and this position would suit an Engineer who may be looking for a good work/life balance and enjoys working in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Supervision and mentoring of Structures Engineering team
• Preparation of design deliverables
• Drawings in AutoCAD
• Hand drawn sketches – As appropriate to design stage
• Specification Documents
• 3rd Party Agreement Information – Requirements of the Statutory Authority
• Production of calculations for both hand and computer aided design software relating to both foundations and superstructure
• Providing technical oversight and support to engineering team delivering structural outputs such as foundation design solutions, RC details and superstructure calculations
• Site visits – inspection/defect reports
• General understanding and appreciation of earthwork and ground stabilisation specifications and methodologies
• Track record of managing projects to timescale and budget
• Client liaisons and meeting as appropriate
• Leading on, with support from Directors, on the structures Business Development / Growth strategy to target, secure and/or develop client and project opportunities
• Leading on, with support from Directors, on the growth and recruitment strategy to for the team to support the growing project requirements
• Working with the Directors to produce fee proposals
• Timesheets and Various in-house quality control procedures
• In addition to your normal duties, you may occasionally be required to undertake additional work necessary to meet the needs of the business, without additional remuneration

Requirements

• MEng/MSc/BEng/BSc Hons Civil or Civil and Structural Engineering
• Professional Membership with ICE or IStructE or similar (desirable)
• 10+ years post graduate background, preferably in design consultancy for residential/commercial/industrial projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Track record of team leading and/or client facing roles
• Great team-working and personable approach to clients
• Able to effectively manage and prioritise workload
• Highly organised, self-motivated and proactive individual, with an ability to work autonomously as well as within a team
• Skills in report writing, stakeholder engagement, and an ability to communicate across all levels, both written and verbally is essential
• Candidates must be willing to spend time on site and occasional stays away from home
• Full UK driving licence preferred

On offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, childcare vouchers and gym memberships
• Regular training and career development
• ‘Family-feel’ atmosphere
• Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance

To apply for the position of Associate Structural Engineer, please submit your current CV (ideally in Word format).

Due to high volume, we are unable to acknowledge every application. Bear in mind that if you are shortlisted you will be contacted in 7 days.

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