Senior Structural Engineer

Project Partners; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious multi-disciplinary consultancy is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join their Bristol office. This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects, including high-rise buildings and commercial developments. With a hybrid working setup, you will spend around 50% of your time on-site, conducting surveys and inspections. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of UK Building Regulations, and experience with proprietary design software. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to progress their careers in a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Pension Plan

Life Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff Discounts

Health Insurance

Volunteer Time Off

Continuous Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in various structural engineering projects.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and check structural designs and reports.
• Liaise with clients and external professionals.
• Supervise Graduate Engineers and Technicians.

Skills

Structural Engineering

Communication Skills

Contract Negotiation

Project Management

Client Satisfaction

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer Status

Tools

Tekla Structural Designer

S-Frame

TEDDS

SCIA

CADS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer

Location: City of Bristol

Role: Permanent, Monday-Friday, Hybrid

Salary: Competitive rates depending on experience

We are looking for a Structural Engineer to join our client in their Bristol office. This is an outstanding opportunity to work with this ambitious multi-disciplinary consultancy at Senior Engineer Level. Working on diverse and exciting projects within commercial, retail, leisure, rail and residential developments, including high rise and prestigious landmark buildings. Around 50% of this role will be site based, so candidates should be comfortable and willing to work on site, completing site surveys etc

Main Duties:

• Preparation and checking of structural engineering designs and drawings, specifications, reports and general correspondence.
• Liaise & communicate with external professionals and clients.
• Represent the client at meetings and in writing, when required, and attend site to undertake surveys and inspections.
• Control the programmed performance of projects.
• Brief and supervise Graduate Engineers.
• Brief and supervise Technicians on the production of drawings.
• Preparation of structural reports on buildings and other structures.

Candidate Experience Required:

- Have experience of working on a variety of projects.

- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

- Experience of contract negotiation.

- A commercial understanding of fee management.

- Ensure client satisfaction at all stages of the design process.

- Assist with new business opportunities as well as maintaining existing client base.

- Contribute to Group activities.

- As well as a good team player, you will also need to have enthusiasm, drive and determination to meet the demands of a position at this level.

- The opportunity to progress is actively encouraged and supported for candidates who demonstrate they have the potential.

- Ability to demonstrate proven ability to communicate fluently in English and produce concise, grammatically correct reports.

Technical Skills:

- Ability to design structural members in structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and timber.

- Clear understanding of UK Building Regulations and codes of practice.

- Familiarity with proprietary design software such as Tekla Structural Designer, S-Frame, TEDDS, SCIA and CADS.

- Knowledge of the Site Investigation process

- Use of Microsoft Office and other administration software.

Benefits:

- 25 days annual leave

- Hybrid working set up

- Pension Plan

- Life Insurance

- Private Medical Insurance

- Cash Plan

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Staff Discounts

- Health Insurance

- VTO (Volunteer Time Off)

- Continuous Development Opportunities

Apply today for more information.