Senior Structural Engineer

Rendel Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Birmingham seeks a Chartered Civil Engineer to lead assignments both in the UK and abroad. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in managing large-scale infrastructure projects and is skilled in engineering design and analysis. Responsibilities include delivering engineering solutions, fostering client relationships, and developing staff capabilities. Strong communication and project management skills are essential for this role, along with a commitment to high standards in technical delivery.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of Eurocodes and relevant standards.
• Experience at Assignment Manager and Designer level.
• Proven ability to manage and deliver large infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead assignments in the UK and overseas.
• Support technical capability development.
• Deliver engineering solutions and report results.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical knowledge in engineering

Project management

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

Chartered Civil Engineer qualification

Postgraduate qualification in relevant subject

Tools

LUSAS

RM Bridge

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Undertake and lead assignments in the UK and overseas
• Assist Market Sector Directors to source and develop business opportunities, producing tenders, and build client relationships
• Assist and support the development and maintenance of a high level of technical capability to deliver the service offerings targeted
• Deliver engineering solutions and report results to managers and clients
• Undertake structural design and analysis using design software across a broad range of structural types and using various international standards
• Monitor staff time and budgets against assignment programme and agree appropriate actions where necessary
• Assist in the management of the design process that may include other related design disciplines/teams
• Assist with coordinating design as part of an internal team and liaising with external associated professionals and our clients
• Assist with the organisation and management of the technical staff, acting as a line manager as required, supporting staff recruitment, training, CPD and implementation of 'Best Practice' and procedures
• Assist Graduates through the processes and requirements for completion of their Chartership
• Assist in providing appropriate resources for the successful delivery of assignments, maximising fee income
• Adopt procedures for standardisation of work products and deliverables, and peer review to ensure consistency and excellence in service delivery of the Company's technical work product
• Implement and adhere to Company procedures in the management, delivery and administration of Services
• Maintain strong relationships with other disciplines within the firm
• Embrace organisational change and influence others to modify behaviour and attitudes as required
• Observe and maintain Company Health & Safety Policy and Environment Policies across all activities
• Undertake other reasonable duties as requested

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified and Chartered Civil Engineer, ideally with a post graduate qualification in a relevant subject
• Extensive knowledge of Eurocodes and relevant national and international industry standards, contracts, methodologies and procedures
• Experience at Assignment Manager and Designer level with a proven record of managing and delivering assignments to programme and budget
• Experience predominantly in large scale (c.£100m+), high profile infrastructure projects, for a range of Clients in various construction market sectors
• Proven ability to build, maintain and develop relationships with clients
• Proven track record of business development, delivering against set objectives and achieving company targets
• People management experience e.g. general employee welfare, carrying our appraisals, training and development, involvement in resourcing and recruitment activities would be beneficial
• Ability to identify and act on opportunities for growth on assignments

Competencies

• Technical: Excellent skills and knowledge, able to provide clear direction and undertake tasks in a cogent manner while sharing their expertise
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills; ability to communicate, listen and influence all levels of people effectively. Excellent reporting / writing and strong presentation skills; able to adapt technical message to audience
• Critical Thinking: Ability to think and act operationally and strategically, able to respond quickly to changing circumstances whilst maintaining a clear view of overall priorities. Ability to work well under pressure and ensure deadlines are met, whilst maintaining a high quality of work
• Team: Excellent team working skills; able to lead, contribute to and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams in a matrix environment
• Leadership: Demonstrates high standards, involves the team and drives it to listen to, interpret and exceed client expectations. Strong coaching and mentoring skills to train, develop and give constructive feedback to other engineers and technicians
• Project Management: Results orientated with a strong drive to deliver success, a proven ability to manage medium/large budgets, projects and programmes of work to agreed targets and priorities. Able to clearly communicate objectives and make timely, rational decisions with the information available and learn from successes and failures

IT Skills

• Knowledge and experience in structural analysis/finite element software such as LUSAS, RM Bridge etc
• Excellent Microsoft Office abilities (particularly Excel)
• Familiarity with managing projects involving 3D BIM

Personal Style and Behaviour

• Self-motivated and committed, with a high degree of integrity
• A team player who seeks to positively contribute to the working group with a collaborative attitude
• Convincing in terms of a capacity to translate objectives into effective practical steps
• Able to perform effectively within changing environments; demonstrates willingness and flexibility of availability to meet business needs
• Demonstrates a strong need to achieve, setting high standards for self and others. Committed to the value of own role, takes initiative and focuses on improving business performance