Senior Structural Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead exciting projects in the Civil and Structural Engineering sector. This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects, from commercial buildings to residential refurbishments, while providing mentorship to junior engineers. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in structural design and a commitment to achieving Chartered Status. With excellent flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package, this position is perfect for a dedicated professional looking to make a significant impact in their field.

Benefits

Private Health Care

25 Days Holiday

Contribution to Pension Scheme

Training and Career Development

Free On-site Parking

Flexible Working

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-qualification experience in structural design.
• Knowledge of large framed structures and geotechnical design.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage structural engineering projects across various sectors.
• Prepare and review structural calculations, ensuring compliance.

Skills

Structural Design

Construction Industry Experience

Client Management

BIM Methodologies

Technical Writing

Education

Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Chartered Status or Working Towards Chartered Status

Tools

Tekla

Job description

Job Description

Our client who operates within the Civil and Structural Engineering sector is looking for an experienced Senior Structural Engineer in their office in Hemel Hampstead. This highly reputable consultancy offers fantastic flexible working hours and hybrid working options with training and support as well as an excellent benefit and well-being package.

The Senior Structural Engineer will be working on projects large and small across most sectors including commercial, R&D, energy, and residential new build and refurbishment projects. The ideal candidate will be progressing towards Chartered Status of the IStructE. The Structural Engineer will have extensive construction industry experience as well as knowledge of large framed structures within the residential, commercial, and education sectors. It is essential that the Structural Engineer has an in-depth understanding of superstructure, foundation, and geotechnical design, using Tekla and an understanding of BIM.

Senior Structural Engineer Job Overview

• Lead and manage structural engineering projects across a wide range of interesting projects.
• Support business growth by contributing to proposals and bids.
• Mentor and help junior engineers and technicians.
• Prepare and review structural calculations, drawings, and specifications, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• See projects through from inception to completion.
• Client and Stakeholder Management:
• Prepare technical details for Architectural design and prepare technical specifications.
• Liaise and attend meetings with Architects, clients, subcontractors, and other professionals.
• Represent the business in a professional and courteous way.
• Assess the sustainability and environmental impact of projects.
• Provide expert technical input on structural design principles and best practices.
• Comply with Health and Safety and CDM regulations.

Senior Structural Engineer Job Requirements

• Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.
• Chartered status or working towards Chartered status.
• Minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience in structural design.
• Capability to prepare structural designs in all conventional materials.
• Proven experience delivering structural designs for building and infrastructure projects.
• Have a global view of structural design on a project, identifying potential problems and solutions and providing advice to clients on design options.
• Talent to prepare schematic structural designs based on basic architectural layout.
• Experience with BIM methodologies.
• An ability to write clear and concise emails, letters, and reports.

Senior Structural Engineer Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary (negotiable and dependent upon experience).
• Contribution towards a personal pension scheme.
• Private health care.
• Holiday - 25 days holiday.
• Training and continued career development (Regular CPD seminars).
• Free on-site parking.
• Flexible working.
• Other company benefits to be discussed upon interview.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.