Head of Civil / Structural Engineering

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Civil/Structural Engineering to lead project delivery in bulk material handling systems. This role demands a seasoned professional with a strong background in civil and structural engineering, ensuring that all designs adhere to safety and quality standards. You will be instrumental in promoting structural efficiency and cost optimization while managing resources effectively. With a focus on high-stakes projects in tunnelling and aggregates, this position offers a unique opportunity to influence significant engineering initiatives and drive excellence in project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years’ experience in Civil/Structural engineering.
• Ability to use structural analytical software unaided.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for delivery of Civil/Structural engineering scope across projects.
• Ensure designs meet safety, compliance, and quality standards.

Skills

Structural Engineering

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Cost Optimization

Resource Management

Education

BEng (Hons) in Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Tools

STAAD Pro

TEKLA Structures

Job description

Head of Civil/ Structural Engineering

GPW Recruitment are currently looking for a Head of Civil/ Structural Engineering working with an Engineering and Projects Delivery business specialising in the design, installation, management and consultancy of bulk material handling systems across a number of sectors, with specific expertise in tunnelling, aggregates and ports.

The purpose of the Head of Civil/ Structural Engineering role is to be ultimately responsible for the delivery of Civil/ Structural engineering scope across projects, studies, and bids; this includes ensuring designs meet the highest standards with regards to safety, code compliance, scope alignment, quality, cost, and on-time delivery. In this role you will promote structural efficiency, cost optimisation, and quality of output, through resource management and acting as a business subject matter expert. This is a functional role with management and occasional customer facing responsibilities.

Essential:

1. Minimum BEng (Hons) in Engineering (preferably Civil or Structural)
2. Chartered Engineer (CEng, preferably ICE or IStructE)
3. Minimum 12 years’ experience in a Civil/ Structural engineering field.
4. Knowledge of the construction & process industries and applicable standards.
5. Ability to use structural analytical software unaided (STAAD Pro or TEKLA Structures).
6. Ability to interpret Site Investigation reports and identify civil implications.
7. Understanding of load cases and structural design principles.