Principal Structural Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Oxford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Description: The purpose of this role is to provide pro-active supporting function to the senior level engineering staff. To manage projects, Senior Engineers, Graduates, and Technicians during the day-to-day running of projects, including being aware of the financial aspects/targets of assigned projects while being a main point of contact for the client and project consultants and technical lead for the design team. This is an opportunity to work on a variety of sectors.

Responsibilities:

1. Prepare proposals for senior management approval, including resources and programme.
2. Manage projects from inception through to completion.
3. Responsible for leading the quality and timely delivery of multiple projects running concurrently, including the preparation of the Design Scope of work as well as the technical designs of projects.
4. Manage the workload and oversee technical and commercial management of a small team.
5. Develop detailed methodologies, delegating preparation of tasks as appropriate.
6. Assess resource requirements at each stage of the project.
7. Deliver projects within timescale, budget constraints, and quality expectations.
8. Determine the need for and attend project progress meetings.
9. Oversee the response to design queries during the construction phase and attend site meetings.
10. Communicate project's critical issues in a timely manner to Directors and clients.
11. Set up projects and allocate budgets to work stages.
12. Ensure financial data is up to date and coordinate the timely and correct issuing of invoices.
13. Assist in the preparation of monthly project workload and forecasts.
14. Actively manage projects to minimise WIP.
15. Mentor junior engineers and graduates.
16. Ensure that all project-related documentation is kept in compliance with the Business Management systems, processes, and procedures.
17. Anticipate challenges and project risks and recommend necessary mitigating measures, and where necessary relay to clients.
18. Take an active role in the development of the Structural engineering group with a view to expanding its client base.
19. Deliver projects to quality and financial requirements.
20. Undertake project management duties.
21. Prepare and manage delivery of technical reports.

Requirements:

1. Incorporated or Chartered Civil Engineer or nearing chartership.
2. Experience of development in residential, commercial, leisure, mixed-use, industrial, and infrastructure.
3. Demonstrated experience in structural engineering design and construction.
4. Good all-round technical design expertise using British, European, and international standards, codes, and best practice.
5. Experience in the management of preparation of drawing and project deliverables.
6. Good understanding of structural engineering theory and strong analytical skills, with proven problem-solving ability.
7. Good verbal and written communication skills.
8. Experience in preparing detailed reports.
9. Excellent communication skills coupled with attention to detail.
10. Ability to lead design aspects of projects including managing quality, budget, programme, and resources.
11. Ability to lead a team, liaising directly with clients and other design team members.
12. Ability to liaise with stakeholders.