Senior / Principal Structural Engineer

Think Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior or Principal Structural Engineer in Nottingham. The role involves producing and reviewing design solutions, managing project costs, and liaising with clients. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience and a relevant degree. This position offers a positive work-life balance and an attractive salary package, along with various benefits including profit share and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Positive work-life balance

Annual profit share

AXA private healthcare

Stakeholder pension

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post qualification experience in civil and structural engineering.
• Experience in surveying and refurbishment.
• Detailed knowledge of structural design codes.

Responsibilities

• Producing preliminary design solutions and reviewing with clients.
• Managing projects cost and programme.
• Liaising with contractors and clients.

Skills

Structural design expertise

Forensic and analytical skills

Communication

Education

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

Chartered or near-chartered status (MICE or MIStructE)

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.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 criteriaComplying with designers' duties under the CDM Regulations
• Produce sketches, drawings and writing structural appraisal report

Benefits

• Positive work-life balance and attractive salary
• Annual profit share averaging 2.5% of salary
• Annual salary reviews
• AXA private healthcare
• Relocation fee
• Stakeholder pension
• Professional subscriptions and exam fees
• Engineering training courses, CPDs, workshops and mentoring

So if you feel this role is for you, or to discuss your next career move in more detail, please call or apply today.