Senior Structural Engineer

We are seeking a skilled Senior Structural Engineer to join our Building Design team in the South West. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in structural engineering and a passion for creating innovative and sustainable building designs. As a Structural Engineer, you will play a key role in the design and construction of various building projects, ensuring their structural integrity and safety.

Responsibilities:

• Work in a design environment with regular exposure to developers, architects, and local authorities.
• Preparation of reports, designs, specifications, and contract documents for various project types.
• Preparation of fee proposals.
• Design of structural elements in all materials to current standards and practices.
• Prepare calculation packs for submission to local authorities.
• Prepare NBS specification.
• Assist in the development of other members of staff, providing assistance and knowledge to enable progression.
• Demonstrate excellent written and face-to-face communication, with clear and concise presentation.
• Technically review designs produced by others and verify completeness to technical and company standards.
• Work closely with both Senior Staff and Managing Director on the proposal of new projects coming into the business.
• Full responsibility and project management of technical schemes to meet the requirements and expectations of clients.
• Be aware of the financial health of project fees and work within the fee of each project.
• Help prepare for, attend, and record internal and client project meetings.
• Co-operate with the Quality Management System through undertaking administrative activities.
• Carry the company brand and reputation through business development and marketing input.

Candidate Profile:

• Accredited Honors degree or equivalent in Structural Engineering.
• Chartered member (or working towards) of either Institution of Structural Engineers or Civil Engineers.
• At least 7-10 years' experience in a similar role, with knowledge and understanding of structural engineering design and construction.
• At least 3 years' worth of UK design experience (ideally in Residential & Commercial sectors).
• Working knowledge of National House Building Council (NHBC) regulations.
• Experience and understanding of working directly with design and build contractors, local authorities, and architects.
• Knowledge of construction, health and safety regulations, building regulations, and design codes.
• Ability to work with a team of Engineers and Graduates leading by example.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD/Revit and design software such as TEKLA, TEDDS, and MasterSeries.
• Organise and prioritise your own time and tasks to enable the simultaneous running of several projects.
• Good ability to build up and maintain client and team relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and politely.
• Project management skills from initial start-up through to completion.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively with other staff and as part of a team.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Fast and accurate typing skills, high level of proficiency in Microsoft packages.

Salary: £45,000 to £65,000 Per Annum Sector: Civil & Structural Engineering Contract Type: Permanent Town/City: Sevenoaks

They are a dynamic engineering consultancy with offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Croydon, and York. As an employee-owned company, they prioritise the professional development and well-being of its team, delivering high-quality engineering solutions across bridges, tunnels, stations...