Senior Structural Engineer

Blueprint Recruitment Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil and structural engineering firm is looking for a Senior Structural Engineer to join their team in Norwich. This permanent position offers the chance to work on complex projects, with responsibilities including managing teams, producing structural analyses, and ensuring project efficiency. Ideal candidates will have 6+ years of experience, a relevant degree, and strong software skills. The firm offers a competitive salary of £50,000-£55,000 and various benefits such as a pension scheme and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience managing teams and projects.
• Strong software skills relevant to structural engineering.
• Chartered status or working towards it preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce and analyse structural drawings and calculations.
• Manage and monitor design activities for various projects.
• Oversee project teams and support junior engineers.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to propose solutions.
• Monitor deliverables and pre-empt potential risks.
• Promote business development through presentations.

Skills

Team management

Software proficiency (Tekla, Tedds, Robot, AutoCAD)

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Tekla

Tedds

Robot

AutoCAD

Job description

Are you a Senior Structural Engineer and possess the skill and knowledge to be the driving force for change within the engineering industry?

We are looking for a skilled individual to join a forward-thinking civil and structural engineering firm, in a permanent position. Our client is offering the opportunity to work on a variety of complex and challenging projects, across a large span of sectors, whilst operating on-site from their main office in Norwich.

• Competitive salary ranging from 50,000-55,000 (depending on experience).
• Company pension scheme, on-site working arrangements, generous annual leave, and ongoing career development opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Produce and analyse structural drawings, specifications, reports, and calculations, throughout all project stages.
• Manage and monitor structural engineering design activities for a variety of multidisciplinary projects, from concept through to completion.
• Oversee project teams, focusing on task assignment, and performance reviews, whilst supporting junior engineers towards continuous professional growth and development.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary professional teams, and other relevant project bodies, proposing effective structural solutions to enhance project efficiency.
• Observe project deliverables, budgets, and programme milestones, whilst pre-emptively identifying potential risks and concerns, allowing for appropriate escalation.
• Promote business development through client presentations, proposal preparation, and ensuring brilliance through advancements within structural engineering practices.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, or a related discipline, ideally with a chartered status, or actively working towards achieving one.
• 6+ years of experience managing teams and producing works for a variety of multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong understanding of relevant software tools, such as Tekla, Tedds, Robot, AutoCAD, or similar platforms.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with an ability to manage projects within a limited deadline and budget.
• Significant team management abilities, with strong organisational skills.