Senior Structural Engineer

Kier Group; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join their Design team in Liverpool. The role involves various responsibilities including mentoring junior staff, producing design reports, and coordinating with other engineering disciplines. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience in structural design for diverse building types.

Benefits

Competitive annual holiday entitlement

Matched pension scheme

Profit sharing through Sharesave

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Structural or Civil Engineering (BSc, MSc, BEng, MEng) required.
• Chartered Engineer status preferred; experience in reinforced concrete design essential.
• Full driving license for site visits is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Produce and review structural design calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Coordinate engineering information across multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and conduct site inspections.

Skills

Structural Design

Civil Engineering

Mentoring

Team Coordination

Sustainability Strategies

Education

BSc in Structural Engineering

MSc in Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer status (CEng)

Job description

We're looking for a Senior Structural Engineer to join our Design team based in Liverpool. The team is involved in designing a wide range of building types and site redevelopments across various sectors such as education, retail, blue light, conservation, and commercial, serving both public and private clients.

Enjoy competitive annual holiday entitlement with options to buy or sell leave, a fantastic matched pension scheme, profit sharing through our Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans, and more.

Location: Liverpool

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, with some flexibility available—just let us know your preferences when you speak to us.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the Civil and Structural Engineering team by producing and reviewing structural design calculations, drawings, models, strategy reports, specifications, and schedules.
• Coordinating structural engineering information within the team and with other disciplines such as architecture, landscape architecture, and building services engineering.
• Developing and implementing structural concept design strategies, monitoring progress against sustainability and low carbon targets.
• Visiting sites for surveys and inspections; attending meetings with clients and other professionals.
• Mentoring junior engineers and technicians, supporting professional development.
• Assisting with obtaining necessary consents via Building Control and other statutory processes.

Candidate Profile:

• Qualifications such as BSc, MSc, BEng, or MEng in Structural or Civil Engineering; Chartered Engineer status (CEng, Member, or Associate Member of the Institution of Structural Engineers or Civil Engineers).
• Relevant experience in structural steelwork and reinforced concrete design according to British/European standards; familiarity with CDM regulations and UK construction techniques.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams, attending meetings with clients and professionals, and designing various building structures.
• Full driving license for site visits.

Benefits: We offer a wide range of benefits tailored to your needs. More details can be found on our benefits page.

Diversity and Inclusion: We are committed to making Kier a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our initiatives are shaped by our employees' experiences. Learn more about our D&I action plan here.

We look forward to receiving your application.