Senior Structural Engineer

ICE Recruit; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent consulting practice in Ipswich is seeking an experienced structural engineer. You will tackle projects in RC, steel, and masonry including building, rail, and industrial structures. Ideal candidates have at least seven years of design consultancy experience and a strong background in civil or structural engineering. Career growth is a priority as the firm continues to expand, offering support for professional membership.

Qualifications

• At least seven years design consultancy exposure.
• Experience of delivering your own project workload.
• Ambition to grow with the company.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys and concept designs.
• Deliver design and client care.
• Supervise junior engineers.

Skills

Knowledge of RC and steel design

Good interpersonal skills

Project coordination

Commercial management

Education

2:1 or above in civil or structural engineering

Job description

Overview

Our client, an independent consulting practice, works within heavy civil engineering and building structures. Their success and steady expansion is the result of combining a high level of technical expertise with a keen focus on client care. Career progression will be sped along by their growth, and the technical exposure and professional development provided. The company works in buoyant sectors, they are well managed and provide a professional and friendly working environment.

Your Role

This is a structural design and delivery role with overlapping civil engineering content. Reporting to, and supported by an associate, your work will span site survey, concept design, design delivery, client care and supervision of junior engineers. Projects will predominantly be RC, steel and masonry, typically spanning building, rail, and industrial structures. The position provides a technical and managerial mix, you will develop skills in project co-ordination, resourcing and commercial management. Your career progression will be assisted and encouraged, it is hoped you will grow with the company and take on a more senior role in line with their expansion plans.

Your Profile

A background in civil or building superstructures and experience of delivering your own project workload. You should have had at least seven years design consultancy exposure and must have knowledge of RC and steel design. Good interpersonal skills are vital to forging productive and harmonious relations with your clients and your team mates. This is a role for an engineer with some ambition, you will be joining a firm determined to succeed that is making impressive progress.

Academic Qualifications

A 2:1 or above in civil or structural engineering, Incorporated or chartered, or on course to achieve chartership/ incorporation with the ICE, IStructE or an equivalent body. Support will be provided, if required, to obtain your chosen professional membership.