Intermediate Structural Engineer

Norse Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Intermediate Structural Engineer to join their dynamic team in Leeds. This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects across education, housing, and commercial sectors. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of post-graduate experience and be eager to develop their design skills towards Chartered status. You will be responsible for structural analysis, design, and cross-discipline coordination, all while receiving support from senior colleagues. With a commitment to quality and client satisfaction, this position promises a rewarding career path and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

26 Days Holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays

Norse Consulting Sickness Scheme

Royal London Pension Scheme

Payment of annual professional subscription

Flexible & hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-4 years post-graduate experience in structural engineering.
• Graduate membership of the Institution of Structural Engineers is essential.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with engineering team to plan workload and resources.
• Develop cross-discipline project coordination with design colleagues.

Skills

Structural Engineering Design

Project Coordination

Client Relationship Management

3D Modelling

Communication Skills

Education

BEng or MEng in Structural Engineering

Graduate membership of the Institution of Structural Engineers

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Tekla Structural Design

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Intermediate Structural Engineer

Leeds

£32,000 - £38,000 (Dependent on experience)

37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Norse Consulting are looking to hire a Design/Intermediate Structural Engineer to play an active role in the production of high-quality structural engineering designs in the education, housing, leisure, and commercial sectors. The role would suit a pre-Chartered graduate engineer with a minimum of 2-4 years post-graduate experience who is looking to develop their design skills and experience as they move toward Chartered status, with full support from senior colleagues to achieve that.

In collaboration with the Associate Structural Engineer and the Engineering Director, this position is responsible for the structural analysis and design of projects within both 2D and 3D environments, the production of drawings, sketches, and specifications, and taking a lead role in the cross-discipline coordination of projects with architectural and building services engineering colleagues. Experience and a desire to develop skills in designing and coordinating projects within a 3D modelling space is required. The successful candidate will be given opportunities to develop and grow quickly into areas of greater responsibility and leadership where appropriate desire and skills lead.

Main Responsibilities:

• Liaise with the structural engineering team to plan workload and resource.
• Completion of structural engineering design to agreed quality, cost, and time targets.
• Develop cross-discipline project coordination with architectural and building services engineering design colleagues.
• Support the delivery of high-quality management and delivery of projects and programmes to the required quality, cost, and agreed timescales.
• Achieve successful client relationships and ensure clients receive sound professional advice.
• Maintain good quality project files and records; update systems and financial reports.
• Responsible for identifying new business opportunities.
• Fee earning at 90%, and contribute to the achievement of business plan objectives and targets.
• This role requires frequent travel to other offices and sites as required.
• Carry out duties appropriate to the grade of the post.
• Promote continuous improvement and deliver demonstrable high-quality products and services which embrace quality standards.
• Demonstrate personal commitment to the Norse Way CSR strategy.

Candidate Requirements:

• Graduate membership of the Institution of Structural Engineers – Essential
• Degree, BEng or MEng and working towards Incorporated Engineer or Chartered Engineer status – Essential
• Holds a current site card or is prepared to immediately attain – Essential
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD, Revit, Tekla Structural Design or equivalent software analysis and design packages - Essential
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite – Essential
• Familiar with relevant design codes of practice across all main materials- Essential
• Familiar with construction, health and safety legislation and risks and hazards associated with asbestos – Desirable
• Familiar with legislative and behavioural requirements around the Building Safety Act - Desirable
• Experience in a similar or related role of between 2 -4 years post-graduate - Desirable

Our Offer:

• 26 Days Holiday, plus 8 Bank Holiday (with annual option to purchase additional leave)
• Norse Consulting Sickness Scheme
• Royal London Pension Scheme
• Payment of annual professional subscription / Opportunity to obtain higher education qualifications through Norse Group
• BUPA Health Cash Plan / BUPA PMI reduced rate scheme
• Flexible & hybrid working arrangements to ensure a work-life balance

We are committed to employment practices and behaviours which encourage diversity, promote equality of treatment and eliminate unlawful and or unfair discrimination.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. If you have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful and will not be progressed to the next stage.