Chartered Structural Engineer

Architecturevogue; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A busy design studio is looking for a chartered structural engineer in North Birmingham. The role requires at least 5 years of experience and offers a competitive salary between £50,000 and £65,000. You will join a diverse team and contribute to various projects. The position supports ongoing professional development and may include flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Proven experience with basement construction.
• Proficient in structural analysis and design software.

Responsibilities

• Design safe, durable structures meeting regulations.
• Conduct site visits for project progress assessment.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers throughout projects.

Skills

Structural analysis and design software proficiency

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

MIDAS

SAP2000

STAAD

Robot

Tedds

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

A busy design studio in North Birmingham is looking to employ the services of a chartered structural engineer. With a varied range of projects from home extensions to commercial projects you will have at least 5 years of experience in a similar role. This role would suit an experienced engineer with aspirations of becoming a stakeholder in a practice.

You will be joining a team of 9 with varied roles from front end designers to Technologists working on building regulation packages and working drawings.

Key Responsibilities

• Design safe, durable structures that meet regulations, using industry standard software, materials and CAD software for simulations.
• Conduct site visits to assess project progress and ensure compliance with design specifications
• Prepare detailed reports, drawings, and calculations related to loads, pressures, and stresses.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other professionals, and provide technical advice throughout the project.
• Participate in project meetings and contribute to the development of project plans
• Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations on all projects

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in structural Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Must have proven experience with basement construction
• Proven experience in structural design for domestic and commercial projects.
• Proficient in structural analysis and design software (e.g. MIDAS, SAP2000, STAAD, Robot, Tedds, etc.)
• Strong communications skills for client facing environments.

About You

• Graduate with a degree in Structural Engineering or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in relevant engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, STAAD.Pro)
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilitiesWillingness to travel to various sites as required
• Eagerness to learn and develop within the field of structural engineering
• A proactive approach to work and a keen eye for detail

What we Offer

• A competitive salary between £50,000 and £65,000 per annum, commensurate with experience.
• A supportive and established professional environment with opportunities for ongoing development.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements may be considered.