Structural Engineer

Bluetownonline; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Greater London is seeking a Structural Engineer to design and specify new developments, assess structural defects, and manage projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Structural Engineering, a minimum of 5 years experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office. A valid driving license is required for site visits. The role offers a competitive salary, progression opportunities, and flexible working conditions.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday day off

Pension upon completion of probation

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of full-time employment experience.
• Experience with design and supervision of structural works.
• Hold a valid driving license and access to a car for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify new build developments.
• Inspect and assess properties for structural defects.
• Manage projects and correspond with team members.

Skills

Knowledge of building defects

Clear report writing skills

Project management

AutoCAD proficiency

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Degree in Structural Engineering

MEng or BEng, minimum 2:1

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Structural Engineer

Location: Trident Court, 1 Oakcroft Road, Chessington, KT9 1BD

Salary: Ranging between £40,000 - £55,000 per annum (based upon 5-day 37.5-hour week) depending on experience

Job Type: Permanent, Full time

About us:

The Company is a multi-disciplinary firm of Consulting Civil and Structural Engineers and Building Surveyors. Established in 1990, we are known for our industry expertise and client care. Our diverse client base spans public sector, residential, commercial, education, and heritage sectors, with projects located across Central London and the Home Counties. We pride ourselves on a relaxed working environment while maintaining a high quality and informed service.

About the role:

• Involved in the design and specification of new build developments.
• Inspecting properties with structural defects (ranging from subsidence to floods to fires etc).
• Manage projects.
• Correspond with people from multiple disciplines.
• Write repair schedules and contract documents.
• Inspect works.
• Provide engineering services to time and budget.
• Accept responsibility for ensuring subordinate staff also work accordingly.
• Conduct defects analysis of existing buildings and associated report writing.
• Assess and specify repairs of damaged building failures including subsidence, fire damage, vehicle impact damage and flood.
• Develop structural schemes for new build developments.
• Undertake elemental design calculations.
• Prepare reinforcement detail drawings, bending schedules, and structural steel details and contract administration for repair.
• Carry out general administration and issuing of drawings.
• Perform on-site survey work.
• Conduct inspections of contractors' work on-site.
• Assist in the provision of and/or provide fee proposals.
• Provide feedback information to directors relevant to the running of the practice (e.g., Staff grievances, resource allocation).
• Deal with technical queries and provide assistance to junior members of staff.
• Provide a checking service within the engineering team and across teams, including reviewing other engineers' work for Licenses.
• Develop and maintain an awareness of how Company decisions affect outside parties.
• Develop and maintain an awareness of the liability the Company attracts when Design Disclosure Documents are issued, and decisions made.
• Adopt a helpful and courteous manner when dealing with all outside parties including clients, contractors, statutory bodies and members of the public.
• Adopt a responsible attitude toward aspects of Health and Safety in accordance with the Company's H&S Policy and procedures.

About you:

• A degree in Structural Engineering from a university recognised by the IStructE.
• MEng or BEng university qualification - minimum 2:1.
• Minimum 5 years full time employed working experience.
• Hold a valid driving license and have access to a car and be willing to use it for site visits subject to the payment of expenses.
• Experience in design and supervision/inspection of structural works on site including Reinforced concrete, Structural steelwork, Structural Masonry, Structural Timber, and Foundations.
• Experience in the inspection of buildings suffering from structural distress and able to identify the cause and extent of damage including Subsidence, Roof spread, Fire damage, Deleterious material failure, Explosion, and Overloading.
• Experience of managing small and medium sized projects up to £1m.
• Working knowledge of building defects, their causes, and repair measures (in-house assistance provided).
• Good level of technical knowledge and ability to use in practice.
• Evidence of effective and clear report writing skills and confidence to make recommendations for further action.
• Display knowledge and appreciation of building construction and able to draw detailed clear and tidy hand sketches.
• Able to produce clear annotated calculations for building regulation submissions and relaying information to draftsmen.
• Able to communicate design with hand drawn sketches with clear and legible handwriting.
• Able to supervise, advise and support junior staff when work is delegated.
• Able to handle potentially large number of projects and supervise staff.
• Able to produce clear annotated drawings on AutoCAD.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook etc.

What we offer:

• Progression opportunities.
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increases to 25 days upon completion of 6-month probation period).
• Birthday day off.
• Pension (upon completion of probation period).
• Professional Subscriptions.
• Flexible and relaxed working environment.
• Various Teambuilding and Social events throughout the year.

Additional Information:

The successful candidate will report to a Team Director.

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Candidates with experience of; Consulting Engineer, Civil Engineer, Design Engineer, Project Engineer, Senior Structural Engineer, Building Design Engineer, Structural Consultant, Façade Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer also be considered for this role.