Senior Structural Engineer

MOTT MACDONALD; Lewes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to join their Civil and Structural Team. The role offers diverse project opportunities in power generation, involving advanced design work and project management. Candidates should possess strong structural engineering knowledge, proficiency in analysis software, and effective communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits are provided, emphasizing continuous development and equal opportunities.

Benefits

22 days annual leave

Life and accident insurance

Annual professional institution subscription

Annual performance bonus scheme

Continuous development opportunities

Meal allowance

Reimbursement of monthly public transport costs

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of structural engineering principles, including load-bearing capacity and design codes.
• Familiarity with tools such as SAP2000, ETABS for modeling and analyzing complex structures.
• Experience leading Front End Engineering Design (FEED) activities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out design work on HV substation and HV cable projects.
• Manage structural engineering projects independently, oversee timelines and budgets.
• Prepare detailed drawings for planning applications and tender packages.

Skills

Advanced Structural Engineering Knowledge

Proficiency in Structural Analysis Software

Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Project Leadership

Attention to Detail

Clear Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Location/s: Altrincham/Glasgow/Brighton

Recruiter contact: Abhijeet Barpanda

Mott MacDonald

We're a global engineering, management, and development consultancy.
Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients' businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person's differences and striving to meet their needs.

We are proud to be a one of Glassdoor's top employers to work for in the UK, as well as being recognised as a Top Inclusive Company in the UK.

Our values: P rogress, R espect, I ntegrity, D rive, E xcellence.

About thebusinessunit:
The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across several sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks. Together we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle – from concept and design to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension. Together with our clients, we're helping to deliver the energy transition globally.

About the role:

Our division provides Civil and Structural expertise across power generation and HV transmission including power plants, HV substation / HVDC Interconnector converter station, and HV cable projects. Due to continued growth, we are looking for Senior Structural Engineer with experience of engineering design to join our Civil and Structural Team. The role will span a diverse portfolio of work and there will be opportunities for advancement within the team.

The selected candidate will carry out design work on power plants, HV substation/ HVDC Interconnector converter station, and HV cable projects, fulfilling tasks including:

• Project Management.
• Proposal Writing.
• Scheme Costings.
• Front End Engineering Design (FEED).
• Preparation of drawings for use in planning applications and tender packages.
• Detailed Civil/Structural Design.
• Design Coordination across multidisciplinary teams.
• Preparation of Specifications.
• Condition and Structural Assessment of existing structures to determine suitability for reuse.

Requirements:

1. Technical Expertise:

• Advanced Structural Engineering Knowledge: The candidate should have a deep understanding of structural engineering principles, including load-bearing capacity, material properties, and design codes (e.g., Eurocodes, ASCE).
• Proficiency in Structural Analysis Software: Familiarity with tools such as SAP2000, ETABS, or similar software is essential for modeling and analyzing complex structures.
• Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM): Knowledge of BIM technologies and their application to improve project visualization, coordination, and execution.

2. Project Management Skills:

• Project Leadership: The successful candidate must be capable of managing structural engineering projects independently. This includes overseeing project timelines, budgets, and quality.
• Proposal Writing and Cost Estimation: Ability to write compelling proposals and estimate project costs accurately.
• Front End Engineering Design (FEED): Experience leading FEED activities related to structural components.

3. Design Coordination and Collaboration:

• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: The candidate should excel in coordinating with other disciplines (e.g., architects, electrical engineers) to integrate structural designs seamlessly.

4. Attention to Detail:

• Drawing Preparation: Proficiency in creating detailed drawings for planning applications and tender packages. Compliance with relevant standards is crucial.
• Structural Assessment: Ability to assess existing structures for suitability and safety, considering reuse options.

5. Communication and Leadership:

• Clear Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for conveying technical information, collaborating with team members, and presenting findings.

4. Experience:

• Relevant experience in structural engineering.
• Energy project experience would be advantageous for this role.

Qualifications:

• Education: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License: While not mandatory, having a PE license is advantageous
  

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

Accessibility

We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at [e-mail] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

Agile working

Happy to talk Flexible Working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace.

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 22 days per year annual leave
• Life and accident insurance
• An annual professional institution subscription
• Annual company performance bonus scheme – subject to Company performance
• Continuous development opportunities – because we want you to thrive
• Benefits that suit you, including a meal allowance, annual leave allowance, and reimbursement of monthly public transport costs
• The opportunity to make a difference; learn more about our social outcomes

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