Civil/Structural Sr. Managing Engineer (MS/PhD)

Exponent, Inc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Mentoring and sponsorship programs

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in London is seeking a Senior Managing Engineer for their Civil & Structural Engineering Practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong business development background and the ability to lead a dynamic consulting practice. Responsibilities include securing new business, mentoring staff, and providing expert consulting services. Candidates should possess an M.S. or Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering, along with significant experience in dispute resolution and a proven client management record.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in construction claims and dispute resolution.
• Proven client management track record and ability to attract projects.
• Strong professional reputation with an existing client base.
• Excellent written and oral communication, and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop a dynamic structural engineering consulting practice.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Provide strategic consulting and expert witness work.
• Promote Exponent's expertise through client meetings, conferences, and seminars.
• Provide strategic consulting and expert witness services.
• Deliver advanced engineering solutions to clients within your area of expertise.
• Manage projects and budgets and mentor staff across technical and business domains.

Skills

Business development experience

Leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Expert testimony experience

Dispute resolution

Expert testimony

Team collaboration

Education

M.S. or Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering

CEng Chartered Engineer

Job description

Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges.

Our vision is to engage multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.

Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you’ll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team!

Key statistics:

• 950+ Consultants
• 640+ Ph.D.s
• 90+ Disciplines
• 30+ Offices globally

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Senior Managing Engineer for our Civil & Structural Engineering Practice in London, UK. We are looking for experienced consultants to help lead and further expand our Structural Engineering consulting efforts, as well as contribute to the continued growth of our practice.

You will be responsible for

• Developing a profitable and dynamic structural engineering consulting practice based in Exponent’s London office
• Identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities and promoting Exponent through typical business contacts
• Recruiting, developing and mentoring staff in the areas of structural engineering, failure analysis and investigation, and both domestic and international dispute resolution
• Promoting Exponent's expertise in structural engineering by meeting with potential clients, presenting at conferences and conducting seminars
• Providing strategic consulting and expert witness work
• Bringing advanced and insightful solutions to clients in your recognized areas of expertise
• Providing project management and project budget oversightDeveloping and mentoring staff in both technical and business areas

You will have the following skills and qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering
• Significant business development experience with a proven track record
• An outstanding professional reputation with an existing client base
• Significant experience in construction claims, dispute resolution, and litigation services
• Proven business development and client management track record, and the ability to attract projects to support full-time staff
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams
• A record of professional papers and presentations and a proven record of dedication to quality and accuracy
• Current chartered engineer (CEng)
• Effective leadership skills with the ability to positively interact with professionals, technical staff, and administrative staff
• Experience providing expert testimony in a dispute resolution setting

Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) not restricted to 1 page.

Life @ Exponent

To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links: https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact

Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.

Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.

Work Environment

At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities.

We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too. It is this flexible, agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients.

Benefits you will enjoy

Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at [e-mail].

Job Locations

UK-London