Principal Structural Engineer

Think Recruitment

Nottingham

On-site

GBP 52,000 - 82,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Think Recruitment is partnering with a busy consultancy in Nottingham to recruit a Structural Engineer at Senior or Principal level. You will work with Chartered, mid-level and graduate engineers on a range of structural projects from conception to completion, including new build, refurbishment and heritage works.

The role involves producing designs, attending meetings, liaising with contractors and delivering high-quality technical outputs in steel, concrete, masonry and timber.

Qualifications

Candidate must hold a 2:1 degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent.
Post-qualification experience of 5+ years in civil/structural engineering required.
Chartered or near-chartered status with a relevant body (MICE or MIStructE) preferred.

Responsibilities

Produce preliminary and detailed structural designs with calculations and specs.
Attend design, progress and client engagement meetings.
Liaise with contractors, clients, and stakeholders on technical detailing.
Design across steel, concrete, masonry and timber structures.
Manage project cost, programme and sustainability criteria.
Produce sketches, drawings and structural appraisal reports.

Skills

BSc/2:1

5+ years experience

Chartered/MIStructE

Surveying & refurbishment

Forensic/analytical skills

Masonry/Timber/Steel/Concrete

Education

2:1 BSc/BEng Civil/Structural

Job description

Think Recruitment are currently working with a busy consultancy who are looking to recruit a Structural Engineer at Senior or Principal level.

Working with a talented team of Chartered, mid-level and graduate engineers our clients Structures Division are seeking a highly motivated Engineer to support the Structures Team in their Nottingham Office. The successful candidate will have sound experience in a wide variety of Structural Engineering projects and have experienced complex and challenging structural designs from conception to completion.

Working on a broad range of structural projects, this high performing team of professionals are looking for an engineer who is aspiring to be a technically excellent design engineer working on a diverse and generally challenging range of projects, incorporating bespoke new build structures, refurbishment and heritage works.

To be considered for this role you will ideally have:

Minimum 2:1 BSc/BEng in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent
At least 5 years post qualification experience in civil and structural engineering
Full UK driving license and own transport
Chartered or near-chartered status with a relevant body (MICE or MIStructE)
Experience in surveying and refurbishment
Good structural forensic and analytical skills
Experienced in masonry, timber, steel and concrete design
Detailed knowledge of structural design and detailing using all relevant UK and European codes of practice

On a day to day basis, in this exciting role you will be responsible for:

Producing preliminary design solutions and reviewing with clients as part of design strategy
Producing detailed designs, calculations and specifications and technical reviews
Attendance at design, project progress, and client engagement meetings
Liaising with contractors, clients, third party organisations and stakeholders, answering queries in relation to technical detailing
Design in all forms of construction including steelwork, reinforced / precast concrete, masonry and timber
Structural appraisals of commercial, industrial and residential structures
Management of projects cost and programme
Management of sustainability criteria
Complying with designers' duties under the CDM Regulations
Produce sketches, drawings and writing structural appraisal report

Our client value and promote a positive work-life balance

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