Senior Lead Structural Engineer or Associate Structural Engineer

Building Design Partnership; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

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Full time permanent contract

About the role

We have an opportunity for a skilled Senior Lead Structural Engineer or Associate Structural Engineer to join our growing and talented civil and structural engineering team in BDP's North region. Please note this advert is for one role and at what level you join will be decided by BDP.

As a Senior Lead, you will be responsible for the delivery of the design and analysis of complex building structures, providing day to day management of our engineering team to deliver exceptional results.

The Associate grade involves development and management of the design and analysis of complex building structures from concept through completion, ensuring safety and compliance while delivering exceptional results.

Our aspiration as engineers is to design inspiring buildings in which our engineering ideas help shape design rather than simply facilitate the delivery of an architect-led solution. We aim to design structures with minimum impact on the planet and maximum value for our clients. You will play an active role in the creation of buildings and undertake a variety of technical tasks on diverse projects, across a number of sectors that include healthcare, education, retail and workplace.

About you

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Senior Lead Structural Engineer or Associate Structural Engineer with excellent design, technical, and software skills that enjoys working collaboratively in multi-professional design teams.

You will be a Chartered with extensive relevant experience within a leading design firm that includes developing structural designs for building structures across all construction sectors. You will have good communication skills, be self-organised, have a passion for structural design, enjoy working within a motivated team, and have an enthusiasm for architecture and building design.

You will be able to demonstrate excellent technical aptitude and have experience in use of varied structural design analysis software. Experience of Tekla Structures, TEDDS, Staad PRO and Etabs would be beneficial. Experience of working within a BIM environment is desirable with knowledge of Revit beneficial.

As a Senior Lead, you will assist our management team in the development and day to day co-ordination of the team direction and activities, whereas an Associate will also help grow the team, working with our multi-disciplinary teams to create new opportunities and expand our client base across the region.

To be considered for the Associate grade you will also have experience managing teams to deliver varying scale projects, winning work, client liaison and be comfortable presenting and seeking out new business opportunities.

About us

BDP is a leading, global, multidisciplinary design practice united by a shared purpose: to design a world that's built for good. For more than 60 years, we've been solving problems, creating innovative spaces, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Our work is rooted in creativity, quality, and collaboration.

BDP offers

In return, BDP can offer you a wide range of learning opportunities to encourage personal and professional career development. We are committed to being an employer of choice and offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package that includes an employee profit share scheme, tax efficient smart benefits, private medical insurance, life insurance, long term sickness insurance, interest free season ticket loans, health screening, opportunity to buy/swap holidays and enhanced maternity and paternity provision, plus many more.

To apply

To apply please click on the 'Apply' button below. You will then need to complete the online application form and attach a CV and cover letter (<400 words) that outlines how your skills and experience fulfil the requirements of this position.

BDP is actively fostering an inclusive organisation where people can be themselves and everyone has a sense of belonging. We want our teams to be diverse at every level, reflecting the communities we design for. We also welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly. BDP also operates a hybrid working policy which is usually three days in the office and two days working from home.

No agency or third-party applications, please.