Senior Structural Engineer

American Society of Civil Engineers; Sevenoaks; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

American Society of Civil Engineers is seeking a Near Chartered Structural Engineer near Maidstone, Kent. The role is permanent with hybrid/flexible working; chartership or near-chartership is required or within reach.

You will design and deliver structural solutions across diverse projects and liaise with clients, architects and contractors to ensure quality delivery. The successful candidate will hold a Civil or Structural Engineering degree, have several years of consultancy experience, and

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Several years' relevant structural engineering consultancy experience.
• Strong knowledge of structural design principles and British Standards / Eurocodes.
• Experience with steel, concrete, masonry and timber.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Chartered Engineer status or near chartership.
• Ambition to progress, lead and take ownership.

Responsibilities

• Designing and delivering structural engineering solutions across a varied project portfolio.
• Working on projects from initial concept and feasibility through to detailed design and construction.
• Producing calculations, specifications, reports and technical documentation.
• Coordinating with architects, contractors, clients and fellow engineers.
• Reviewing designs and providing technical guidance to less experienced engineers.
• Taking increasing responsibility for projects, clients and technical delivery.
• Helping shape the continued growth and development of the structural engineering team.

Skills

Structural design

Eurocodes

Building structures

Communication

Education

Civil or Structural Engineering degree

Job description

Near Chartered Structural Engineer Location: Near Maidstone, Kent Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Position: Permanent Working style: Hybrid / flexible

Are you a Near Chartered Structural Engineer looking for your next challenge with a consultancy where your technical expertise will genuinely make an impact? An established and growing structural engineering consultancy near Maidstone, Kent is looking for a talented Near Chartered Structural Engineer to join its expanding team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer who is either already chartered or within touching distance of achieving CEng status, and who wants to take the next step in their career without disappearing into a huge corporate structure.

What you'll be doing

• Designing and delivering structural engineering solutions across a varied project portfolio.
• Working on projects from initial concept and feasibility through to detailed design and construction.
• Producing calculations, specifications, reports and technical documentation.
• Coordinating with architects, contractors, clients and fellow engineers.
• Reviewing designs and providing technical guidance to less experienced engineers.
• Taking increasing responsibility for projects, clients and technical delivery.
• Helping shape the continued growth and development of the structural engineering team.

What we're looking for

• A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Several years' relevant structural engineering consultancy experience.
• Strong experience in building structures.
• Excellent knowledge of structural design principles and relevant British Standards / Eurocodes.
• Experience with common structural materials including steel, concrete, masonry and timber.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Chartered Engineer status, or be very close to achieving chartership.
• The ambition to progress, lead and take ownership.

Why consider it?

This isn't simply another Near Chartered Structural Engineer vacancy. You'll be joining a consultancy where experienced engineers are trusted to use their judgement, develop client relationships and become genuinely involved in the direction of projects. You'll have the variety of a consultancy environment, the opportunity to work on interesting and technically challenging schemes, and the chance to progress your career alongside experienced engineers who value good engineering. For someone who is Near Chartered Structural Engineer level and ready to take that next step, this could be an excellent opportunity to gain greater autonomy, broaden your project experience and build towards a senior leadership position. The role offers a competitive package, flexible working and genuine long-term progression. If you're an ambitious Near Chartered Structural Engineer who wants more responsibility, more interesting projects and a consultancy where your contribution will be noticed, we'd be very interested in hearing from you.