Senior Structural Engineer

Kier Group plc.; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and construction firm in Liverpool seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to oversee structural design projects and mentor junior engineers. The role involves coordinating designs with various disciplines and ensuring compliance with UK standards. Candidates should possess relevant academic qualifications and substantial experience in the field. Competitive rewards include tailored benefits and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive holiday entitlement

Matched pension scheme

Participate in Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans

Tailored benefits package

Qualifications

• Professional qualifications in Structural Engineering or related field required.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary design teams and client interactions is essential.
• A full driving licence is needed for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate structural engineering design with other teams.
• Implement structural concept design strategies on projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to professional development.

Skills

Structural steelwork design

Reinforced concrete design

Knowledge of current British/European standards

CDM regulations

Education

BSc, MSc, BEng or MEng in Structural Engineering

Chartered Engineer status (CEng)

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a Senior Structural Engineer to join our Design team based in Liverpool. The team designs a wide range of building types and site redevelopments across sectors such as education, retail, blue light, conservation and commercial for both public and private clients. The role offers competitive holiday entitlement with buy/sell options, a matched pension scheme, and participation in Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans.

As Senior Structural Engineer, you will be working within the Civil and Structural Engineering team, supporting them in producing and checking structural design calculations, preparing and checking structural drawings, structural design models, strategy reports, specifications, and schedules. Your day to day will include:

• Coordinating structural engineering design information within the Civil and Structural Engineering team and with other design disciplines such as architecture, landscape architecture and building services engineering
• Setting and implementing structural concept design strategies for projects and monitoring progress against structural sustainability and low carbon targets
• Occasionally visiting sites, conducting surveys and inspections, meeting other designers and client offices, and representing the structural engineering team at project meetings
• Mentoring other structural engineers and technicians within the team as part of a commitment to Continuing Professional Development
• Assisting in obtaining consents for structural designs via Building Control and Building Safety Act processes, supporting project consultations with building control and other statutory authorities

What we are looking for / Qualifications

• You hold professional qualifications such as BSc, MSc, BEng or MEng in Structural Engineering or Civil and Chartered Engineer status (CEng), or are a Member or Associate Member of the Institution of Structural Engineers or Institution of Civil Engineers
• Demonstrate knowledge of structural steelwork and reinforced concrete design to current British/European standards, with experience applying CDM regulations and UK construction techniques. You should have designed different types of building structures within a multi-disciplinary design team, with confidence attending design team and project meetings with clients, project managers, architects, and other construction professionals
• A full driving licence to visit other sites/offices

Rewards and Benefits

We offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. See more information of benefits here. Diversity and inclusion are a priority for us; we are committed to making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work and to continuing to improve our policies through the experiences of our people.