Structural Engineer

Waterman Aspen Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A key engineering firm in Cardiff seeks a Structural Engineer / Senior Structural Engineer to join their South West & South Wales team. The role involves conducting assessments, managing project schedules, supervising design teams, and collaborating with clients. Applicants should have relevant qualifications such as MIStructE or MICE, and proficiency in structural analysis software. The firm offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance, annual leave, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Permanent health insurance

25 days annual leave

Company pension contribution

Paid professional body subscription

Social events and volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Incorporated or Chartered Engineer accreditation is required.
• Experience with structural analysis software is critical.
• Familiarity with UK design practices is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural assessments and manage project schedules.
• Prepare and review technical reports.
• Supervise design teams and collaborate on solutions.

Skills

Structural assessments using Eurocodes and British Standards

Project management and quality deliverables

Supervision of design teams

Collaboration with clients and partners

Proficiency in structural analysis software

Familiarity with design practices and local/national guidance

Education

Incorporated or Chartered Engineer (MIStructE or MICE)

Full UK Driving License

Job description

Overview

You'll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as Structural Engineer / Senior Structural Engineer will see you as a key member of the South West & South Wales team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural assessments using Eurocodes and British Standards
• Manage project schedules and ensure quality deliverables, including inspections and reports
• Review schemes and prepare conceptual design options
• Supervise design teams
• Collaborate with clients and partners to develop buildable and maintainable solutions
• Experience in the detailed design of new highway structures as well as maintenance of existing assets, predominantly in reinforced concrete and steelwork
• Prepare technical reports (e.g. feasibility/options reports, assessment reports and other technical reports)
• Apply best practice and innovative approaches in all projects
• Conduct site surveys and inspections
• Proficiency in structural analysis software packages
• Familiarity with current design practices and local/national guidance
• Incorporated or Chartered Engineer (MIStructE or MICE)
• Full UK Driving License

Qualifications

• Incorporated or Chartered Engineer (MIStructE or MICE)
• Full UK Driving License
• Familiarity with current design practices and local/national guidance
• Proficiency in structural analysis software packages

Benefits

• Salary dependent on experience, skills and location
• Contribution to commuting mileage
• Permanent health insurance
• 25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 more), plus statutory holidays (based on a 40-hour week; pro rata for part-time)
• Company pension contribution
• Salary sacrifice to buy additional benefits
• 1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local community
• Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice
• Regular social events and volunteering opportunities
• Disability Confident Employer and Real Living Wage Employer
• Industry-leading benefits package and career development support

About Waterman Aspen

Waterman Aspen welcomes engineers and technical specialists to work on large infrastructure projects and professional services across the UK. We specialise in secondment services, providing the right people with the right skills at the right time. Our diverse client base includes local authorities, consultancies, public bodies and construction companies. We take pride in supporting our colleagues throughout their careers. We are a people-centric organisation focused on mental health and wellbeing, family-friendly policies, social value, and net zero. We are an accredited Disability Confident Employer and Real Living Wage Employer.