Senior Structural Engineer

Sweco; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks

Competitive pension contribution

Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme

Professional subscriptions

25 days holiday + bank holidays (plus

Cycle2Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discounts (Sweco Benefit)

Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle

Tree planting for new starters

Job summary

Sweco in London is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join the Structures team near Liverpool Street. You will drive project delivery, coordinate design, and perform detailed calculations for complex constructions, mentoring juniors and coordinating with clients and regulators.

The role emphasizes Chartered Engineer status or near qualification, a strong portfolio with ETABS/SAFE/Tekla/Robot/Revit/IDEA Statica, and a flexible, hybrid working environment in central London.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil and Structural Engineering (Masters preferred).
• Chartered Engineer status or close to achieving chartership.
• Skilled in ETABS, SAFE, Tekla, Robot, Revit and IDEA Statica.

Responsibilities

• Project Delivery: manage project portals, prepare reports and drawings for planning and construction; lead construction details and tender submissions.
• Design: lead design development and coordination, contribute to technical excellence.
• Calculations: perform detailed structural calculations using software or hand methods per relevant codes.
• Coordination & Collaboration: communicate with project team, clients, contractors and regulators; participate in client meetings.
• Team contribution: mentor less experienced staff and lead by example.

Skills

ETABS

SAFE

Tekla

Robot

Revit

IDEA Statica

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil and Structural Engineering

Masters preferred

Tools

ETABS

SAFE

Tekla

Robot

Revit

IDEA Statica

Job description

Do you have what it takes to transform society?

We are currently looking for a talented Senior Structural Engineer to join our Structures team in central London just a few minutes walk from Liverpool Street station.

What does the role involve?

As a Senior Structural Engineer You'll Be Responsible For

• Project Delivery - managing project portals and common data environments, preparing complex reports, presentation documents and technical drawings suitable for planning applications and construction. You'll lead the production of construction details, specifications and technical submission packages as well as contribute to the preparation of tender proposals.
• Design - leading the design development, project coordination and implementation of engineering solutions on some projects. Contributing to the development of technical excellence.
• Calculations - conducting detailed and complex structural calculations using the relevant software and/or by hand in accordance with relevant codes and standards.
• Coordination & Collaboration - communicating effectively with the project team, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and liaising with clients, contractors and regulatory bodies to ensure project success. Participate/lead in client meetings and presentations to convey design concepts and findings.
• Team contribution - supporting less experienced employees with workload management and mentorship as well as leading by example.

What do you need to be successful in the role?

We are looking for candidates who have a Bachelor's degree in Civil and Structural Engineering or a related field (Masters preferred), along with demonstrable project delivery experience. You'll likely be a Chartered Engineer (or close) and will be skilled in software such as ETABS, SAFE, Tekla, Robot, Revit and IDEA Statica.

You'll have excellent interpersonal, negotiation and communication abilities and be able to interact effectively with clients, architects and wider project teams.

With extensive experience in concrete, steel and timber design, along with excellent mathematical, analytical and problem-solving abilities, you'll have full knowledge of project delivery requirements across design stages, including the construction process

What's in it for you?

You'll experience an inclusive, friendly and flexible working environment where colleagues are encouraged to grow and develop. A meaningful job where you'll help to transform society by being a trusted consultant to our clients.

If you believe you have the skill set required, are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we'd love to hear from you.

Employee Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks Policy)
• Competitive pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
• Payment of two relevant professional subscriptions
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year)
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, mental health, financial and work advice)
• Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit Select (Faircare)
• Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme
• We plant a tree for all new starters!

About Us

Transforming society together, we're planning and designing sustainable communities and cities of the future.

Solving the great societal challenges of our time is more relevant, demanding and inspiring than ever before. At Sweco, we bring together experts with different perspectives and skills to develop solutions that address the challenges of urbanisation, harness the positive power of digitalisation and make societies more sustainable.

We offer our clients a combination of global expertise and local presence, adapted to their business and reality. Our ambition is to be our clients' most relevant partner, working together to help them solve their challenges, today and into the future.

Sweco is committed to enabling all its colleagues to achieve a great balance between work and their other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, leisure activities, further learning or other interests. We offer flexible start and finish times, part time and hybrid working options so that you can flex your hours around your day to day needs.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

It's important to us that all our colleagues thrive at work - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco. We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone.

Here at Sweco we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity.

We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. To find out more The Armed Forces Covenant - Our Commitments | Sweco UK.

We are an accredited Real Living Wage Employer which reflects our commitment to fair pay and support for all colleagues.

We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer, and will interview applicants covered by the Equality Act 2010 that opt into the guaranteed interview scheme on the application form and meet the minimum criteria for the role.

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