Structural Engineer Team Lead

GirlingJones; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established multi-disciplinary consultancy in Exeter is seeking an experienced Principal/Associate Structural Engineer. This role offers an exciting opportunity for career progression and professional development. You will lead projects, maintain high standards, and manage a team while collaborating with various departments across the UK. Enjoy a varied workload and the chance to shape the engineering department in a supportive environment. With flexible working options and a generous holiday package, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in their field.

Benefits

Flexible working

Work from home 2 days per week

EV vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

BUPA cash plan

27 days holiday (+ bank holidays)

Holiday purchase up to 35 days

Qualifications

• Chartered status or actively working towards chartership is required.
• Demonstrable work history in structural engineering is essential.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead projects ensuring exceptional standards are maintained.
• Grow, develop, and manage your own team within the structural engineering department.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Numerical skills

Report writing skills

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Tekla

Job description

The Role

An opening has arisen for an experienced Principal / Associate level Structural Engineer to join this busy multi-disciplinary consultancy in Exeter. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to take the reins and really grow, direct, and shape the in-house Structural Engineering team. As such, there is ample opportunity for rapid career progression and professional development. This role would suit an experienced Principal Engineer looking for a step up and a new challenge.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Associate Director, you will use your in depth knowledge and experience to spearhead projects and ensure exceptional standards are maintained throughout, as a skilled Associate Structural Engineer. You will liaise with other offices and departments both internally and across the UK. You will also have the confidence to grow, develop, and manage your own team and help shape the structural engineering department with support from the Associate Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or Masters in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Hold appropriate accreditation (i.e. IStructE or ICE)
• Chartered status or actively working towards chartership
• Experience using AutoCAD, Revit, and Tekla
• A demonstrable and relevant work history
• Excellent communication, numerical, and report writing skills
• Full clean driver’s license
• Be based in Exeter or willing to commute

What’s in it for you?

• An exciting and varied workload
• The opportunity to shape the role and department
• Modern offices with onsite parking
• Plenty of opportunity for quick progression
• Flexible working, and WFH 2 days per week (total hours 37.5 a week)
• EV vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• BUPA cash plan
• A generous 27 days’ holiday (+ bank holidays), accruing with service, and ‘holiday purchase’ up to 35 days per year

The Company

This well-established multi-disciplinary construction and property consultancy, based in Exeter, have a diverse portfolio of projects, working with a broad range of clients and local authorities. Primarily, the company carry out traditional JCT contract work, meaning projects are overseen from feasibility stage right through to completion. What’s more, with multiple disciplines in-house to ensure projects are managed optimally, there is a fantastic team dynamic within their exceptional Exeter offices, complete with on-site parking.

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