senior structural engineer – derby

Rodgers Leask; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible holiday allowance

Company pension scheme

Hybrid working

Excellent career progression

Mentorship and training scheme

Job summary

Rodgers Leask is seeking a Structural Engineer in Derby to deliver design work on major infrastructure projects, conduct feasibility studies, and mentor team members. You will utilize engineering software and collaborate on challenging projects.

This permanent position offers flexible holiday, a pension scheme, and excellent career progression opportunities, with a hybrid working model and support for professional qualifications.

Qualifications

• Good all-round technical design expertise using British and international standards.
• Proven ability in preparation of bids and proposals.
• Experience in the design of structures in reinforced concrete and steelwork.

Responsibilities

• Delivering design work, inspections, and construction site support.
• Concept and feasibility studies for multi-discipline projects.
• Assisting and mentoring team members.

Skills

Technical design expertise

Preparation of bids and proposals

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Education

Degree in Structural Engineering (BEng or MEng)

Tools

Tekla

IDEA StatiCA

TEDDS

Job description

Who We Are

We’re Rodgers Leask, award‑winning consulting engineers with decades of experience, vast technical expertise and a friendly, proactive approach that our clients really value.

Over the years we’ve delivered projects of every size, in every sector, with every kind of complexity. Whatever the challenge, from concept to completion, we deliver imaginative, integrated engineering solutions that are rigorously designed, robustly cost effective and reliably buildable.

We are an equal opportunities employer who believes in rewarding and supporting those that have the drive and belief to be the best they can be. We care about the environment and are committed to creating a sustainable society.

Responsibilities

• Delivering design work, inspections and construction site support on major infrastructure projects.
• Concept and Feasibility studies for multi‑discipline design projects.
• Analysis and Design using engineering software such as Tekla, IDEA StatiCA and TEDDS as well as producing hand calculations.
• Preparation of calculations, CDM activities, Basis of Design, Material Specifications, Scopes of Work, Technical reports, inter‑discipline design coordination and supervision.
• Assisting and mentoring team members to promote their technical and professional development.

Qualifications

• Good all‑round technical design expertise using British and international standards, and/or Eurocodes.
• A degree qualified (BEng or MEng), Structural Engineer.
• Proven ability in preparation of bids and proposals, and developing good working relationships with clients.
• Experience in the design of structures in reinforced concrete and steelwork.
• Knowledge of seismic, dynamic and extreme environmental loading beneficial.
• Knowledge and use of BIM packages.

Benefits

• Flexible holiday allowance
• Company pension scheme
• Hybrid working
• Interesting and challenging projects
• Autonomy to lead your own projects
• Excellent career progression potential
• Mentorship and training scheme towards professional qualification (MIStructE/MICE)

Location

Derby – In Derby, you’ll join an established team of Structural Engineers and Technicians. Our modern open‑plan office is located within Derby city centre and is fully equipped with all it’s amenities, providing excellent links to the transport network.

Employment Type

Permanent – Department: Structures