Senior Structural Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join its dynamic Design team in Liverpool. This role involves working on diverse building projects across various sectors, from education to commercial. You will play a crucial part in producing and checking structural designs, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with current regulations. The company offers a supportive environment with a commitment to professional development and a range of benefits tailored to your needs. If you are passionate about engineering and want to make a significant impact, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Matched pension scheme

Options to buy/sell leave

Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans

Qualifications

• Professional qualifications in Structural or Civil Engineering.
• Relevant knowledge of structural steelwork and concrete design.

Responsibilities

• Produce and check structural design calculations and drawings.
• Coordinate design information with architecture and engineering teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and assist in obtaining design consents.

Skills

Structural Engineering

Civil Engineering

Structural Design

Project Management

Building Regulations

Education

BSc in Structural Engineering

MSc in Structural Engineering

BEng in Civil Engineering

MEng in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Description

We're looking for a Senior Structural Engineer to join our Design team based in Liverpool. The team designs a wide range of building types and site redevelopments across various sectors such as education, retail, blue light, conservation, and commercial for both public and private clients.

Within this role, you can enjoy competitive annual holiday entitlement with options to buy/sell leave, a fantastic matched pension scheme, and a share in the success you help create through Kier’s Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans, among other benefits.

Location

Liverpool

Hours

37.5 hours per week, with some flexibility available—just let us know when you speak to us.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Civil and Structural Engineering team by producing and checking structural design calculations, drawings, models, reports, specifications, and schedules.
• Coordinating structural engineering design information within the team and with other disciplines such as architecture, landscape architecture, and building services engineering.
• Setting and implementing structural concept design strategies, monitoring progress against sustainability and low carbon targets.
• Visiting sites, conducting surveys and inspections, and representing the team at project meetings.
• Mentoring other engineers and technicians as part of our commitment to Continuing Professional Development.
• Assisting in obtaining structural design consents via Building Control and Building Safety Act processes, and supporting project consultations with authorities.

Requirements

• Professional qualifications such as BSc, MSc, BEng, or MEng in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering, or Chartered Engineer status (CEng, Member or Associate Member of the Institution of Structural Engineers or Civil Engineers).
• Relevant knowledge of structural steelwork and reinforced concrete design to current British/European standards, with experience applying CDM regulations and UK construction techniques.
• Experience designing various building structures within a multidisciplinary team, with confidence in attending meetings with clients, project managers, architects, and other professionals.
• A full driving license for site and office visits.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer a wide variety of benefits tailored to your needs. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, continuously working to make Kier a welcoming and inclusive workplace. Our employees play a key role in shaping our policies and initiatives.

We look forward to your application.