Senior Structural Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected consultancy is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer based near York to lead designs for commercial and residential projects. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Civil Engineering, be chartered or working towards chartership, and possess extensive experience within a UK consultancy setting. Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Childcare vouchers

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer or working toward Chartership.
• Extensive relevant experience in a UK consultancy.
• Good knowledge of foundation and retaining wall design.

Responsibilities

• Design structures for various applications.
• Lead high-profile projects from start to finish.
• Manage client relationships in public and private sectors.

Skills

Commercial project design

Leadership

Client relations management

Structural materials knowledge

TEKLA proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Structural Engineer (MIStructE)

Tools

TEKLA

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Structural Engineer
Ref. No.: CJD(phone number removed)B
Location: Based near York
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly-respected, well-established multidisciplinary consultancy offering bespoke design services for a diverse range of projects across the civil, structural, and geotechnical sectors. The client is seeking a motivated, experienced Senior Structural Engineer to lead a growing team in the structural design of commercial, industrial, health, leisure, retail, and residential projects near York and at other locations across the UK.

Employer: Penguin Recruitment (recruitment agency). This is a permanent role.

Responsibilities

• Design a multitude of structures across commercial, industrial, and residential developments.
• Lead high-profile projects from inception through successful delivery.
• Forge, maintain, and manage client relations across public and private sectors.
• Represent the company at design team meetings and site visits.

Required skills and experience

• Hold a Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering (or similar background).
• Be a Chartered Structural Engineer (MIStructE), or actively working toward Chartership status.
• Extensive relevant experience within a UK consultancy setting.
• Experience with new-build projects, including good working knowledge of foundation and retaining wall design.
• Excellent working knowledge of all structural materials.
• Proficiency in preparing calculation packages and assisting colleagues.
• Demonstrable competency in TEKLA and TEDDS, as well as AutoCAD.
• Extensive experience in preparing structural engineering inspection reports for a variety of building types and structures.
• Knowledge of relevant technical standards, including Eurocodes.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Experience liaising with stakeholders across public and private sectors.
• Sound knowledge of construction methods, health and safety protocols, and legal regulations.
• Hold a full, valid UK driving licence.

Desirable skills and experience

• Previous experience in roads and sewer design.
• Good working knowledge of Revit software.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (as listed).
• Enrolment in the company pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave, Christmas closure, and Birthday off.
• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements.
• Chartered Professional fees covered by the company.
• Wellbeing focus with social activities.
• Childcare vouchers and Cycle-to-Work scheme.

How to apply

If you are interested in the role of Senior Structural Engineer, please contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. See our website for other roles currently available. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy. This is a permanent role.

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