Principal structural engineer

Cluttons LLP; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Civil Engineer to support senior engineering staff and manage diverse projects. This role involves overseeing project delivery, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with financial and quality standards. You'll have the opportunity to work on a variety of sectors, including heritage projects, while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to the growth of the engineering group. This position offers a dynamic environment where your expertise will be valued, and your contributions will directly impact the success of multiple projects. If you're ready to take on a leadership role in a collaborative setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing diverse engineering projects from inception to completion.
• Strong technical design expertise and good understanding of engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and teams, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Prepare fee proposals and oversee financial aspects of projects.

Skills

Project Management

Structural Engineering Design

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Incorporated or Chartered Civil Engineer

Nearing Chartership

Job description

The purpose of this role is to provide pro-active support 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, including heritage projects.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

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

We recognise that diversity in all its forms including but not limited to race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, and background enriches our workplace and enhances our ability to serve our clients and community effectively. Our goal is to create a culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work, knowing their unique perspectives are welcomed and appreciated. We actively seek applicants from all backgrounds and want you to get in touch even if you don’t have all the skills we have asked for - we will support you with the development you need.