Senior Structural Engineer

Elevate; Swindon; Presencial; GBP 60.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Elevate is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to join our Planned & Major projects team. You will lead detailed structural surveys, diagnose defects, and deliver high-value repair and improvement works for affordable housing and corporate property portfolios.

You will prepare technical specifications, manage contractor performance on site, ensuring safety, quality and programme adherence, while mentoring junior staff and contributing to continuous improvement across engineering and

Formación

• Strong knowledge of structural design, defect diagnosis and contract management.
• Experience leading complex or high-value works.
• Mentoring junior staff and promoting best practice.

Responsabilidades

• Lead detailed structural surveys and diagnose complex defects.
• Develop practical, proportionate solutions and manage technical specifications.
• Oversee delivery of high-value repair, strengthening and improvement works with quality, cost and programme accountability.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure works on site meet safety and technical standards.
• Support strategic decision-making and continuous improvement across engineering and property functions.

Conocimientos

Structural design

Defect diagnosis

Contract management

Educación

Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Elevate Projects are working in partnership with our client, a local provider of affordable housing and registered social landlord, to appoint an experienced Structural Engineer to their busy Planned & Major projects team. This senior role plays a key part in ensuring the safety, performance and long-term resilience of the housing and corporate property portfolio. Reporting to the Service Manager or Service Lead, you will act as a subject matter expert in structural engineering, providing authoritative technical advice and leading the delivery of complex inspections, assessments and improvement works.

You will undertake and lead detailed structural surveys, diagnose complex and high-risk defects and develop practical, proportionate solutions. You will prepare and manage technical specifications and oversee the delivery of high-value repair, strengthening and improvement works, taking clear accountability for quality, cost and programme. Working closely with colleagues and contractors, you will manage contractor performance, oversee works on site and ensure delivery meets agreed technical and safety standards.

Alongside project delivery, you will provide expert advice on structural risk, support the resolution of complex property issues and contribute to strategic decision-making. You will mentor junior staff, promote best practice and support continuous improvement across the engineering and property functions.

You will have strong knowledge of structural design, defect diagnosis and contract management, with experience leading complex or high-value works.

A degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, along with professional membership (or eligibility) is essential.