Structural Engineer

Aldwych Consulting; Coleshill CP; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Hybrid working

Enhanced pension contributions

Travel ticket loan

Group income protection

Active social club

Group Life insurance

Payment of relevant courses

Examination and Institution fees

Bicycle purchase scheme

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting in Birmingham is seeking a Structural Engineer with at least 3 years of buildings design experience to join their Birmingham office.

You will work on a variety of buildings projects, from small specialist works to large housing schemes, including staging and exhibition structures. The role involves site visits, reports, design meetings and hands-on design across steel, concrete, timber, masonry and aluminium.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of buildings design experience.
• Willingness to attend site and write reports.
• Chartership is desirable and supported.

Responsibilities

• Attend design meetings and contribute to hands-on design.
• Prepare reports and assist in project coordination.
• Liaise with clients and other offices as needed.

Skills

Building design experience

Site visits

Communication skills

Education

MIStructE candidate

Tools

SCIA

MasterSeries

Job description

Structural Engineer

£36k-£48k

Birmingham

An excellent career opportunity has arisen for a Structural Engineer with at least 3 years of buildings design experience to join the Birmingham office of this well respected firm of consulting engineers.

Their name is synonymous with engineering excellence in the industry and they have won numerous awards for their work.

They pride themselves on their long serving staff and are a people focused practice.

You would be working on a variety of exciting and interesting buildings projects, ranging from small specialist works up to £90m housing developments.

The firm are also heavily involved in the design and checking of staging and temporary exhibition structures, including events and show work at the NEC, among others. This is interesting work, which involves plenty of site visits and the opportunity to be involved in varied and specialist schemes. Example of other work includes deign of schools, hospitals and offices.

Due to the nature of the exhibition and show work, travel will be heavily involved so a car driver and owner is essential.

This role and type of work would suit a problem solving mind and requires a willingness to get your hands dirty in all aspects of structural design. Materials include steel, concrete, timber, masonry and aluminium.

You should have at least 3 years of buildings design experience and be keen to attain Chartership. Good communication skills are essential to the role. You should be able to attend site, design meetings, do hands on design and write reports. Scia and Masterseries experience would be desirable.

The firm has over 100 staff. The Birmingham office is small and has just 3 staff currently, including an MIStructE qualified Partner, who will be a direct mentor. ICE support is also available within the business. You will be involved with other offices as well, with shared CPD sessions, socials, etc. and the team and office intends to grow further.

In addition to basic salary, benefits include:

• 25 days holiday
• hybrid working
• enhanced pension contributions
• interest free travel ticket loan
• Group income protection plan
• active social club
• Group Life insurance scheme (for death in service)
• payment of relevant courses
• examination and Institution fees
• a bicycle purchase scheme

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality.

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.