Senior / Principal Structural Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy agency is seeking a Senior or Principal Structural Engineer to join their Nottingham office. The role involves working on diverse structural projects and requires a minimum 2:1 BSc/BEng in Civil/Structural Engineering, along with at least 5 years of experience. The position offers a range of benefits, including an annual profit share and private healthcare, promoting a positive work-life balance.

Benefits

Annual profit share

Annual salary reviews

Private healthcare

Relocation support

Pension scheme

Professional subscriptions and courses

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Producing preliminary design solutions and reviewing with clients.
• Producing detailed designs, calculations, and specifications.
• Attending design, project progress, and client meetings.
• Liaising with contractors and stakeholders.
• Conducting structural appraisals of various structures.

Skills

Structural design knowledge

Analytical skills

Experience in masonry, timber, steel, and concrete design

Client engagement skills

Education

Minimum 2:1 BSc/BEng in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Think Recruitment is currently working with a busy consultancy that is looking to recruit a Structural Engineer at Senior or Principal level. Working with a talented team of Chartered, mid-level, and graduate engineers, our client's Structures Division is 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 worked on complex and challenging structural designs from conception to completion. The role involves working on a broad range of structural projects, including bespoke new build structures, refurbishment, and heritage works.

To be considered for this role, you will ideally have:

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

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

1. Producing preliminary design solutions and reviewing them with clients as part of the design strategy
2. Producing detailed designs, calculations, and specifications, and conducting technical reviews
3. Attending design, project progress, and client engagement meetings
4. Liaising with contractors, clients, third-party organizations, and stakeholders, answering queries related to technical detailing
5. Designing in all forms of construction including steelwork, reinforced/precast concrete, masonry, and timber
6. Conducting structural appraisals of commercial, industrial, and residential structures
7. Managing project costs and schedules
8. Managing sustainability criteria
9. Complying with designers' duties under the CDM Regulations
10. Producing sketches, drawings, and structural appraisal reports

Our client values and promotes a positive work-life balance. In addition to an attractive salary, they offer an annual profit share (averaging 2.5% of salary), annual salary reviews, AXA private healthcare, relocation support, stakeholder pension, professional subscriptions, exam fees, training courses, CPDs, workshops, and mentoring. If you are interested in this role or want to discuss your next career move, please call or apply today.