Structural Engineer

Calibre Search; Ireland; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Civil & Structural Engineering Consultancy in Hillsborough, Northern Ireland, is seeking a Structural Engineer with at least 5 years of experience. The role involves project design and contributing to various projects, with a competitive salary and benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

31 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Option to buy/sell up to 10 holidays

5% employer-matched pension scheme

Health cash plan (eyecare and dental)

Optional healthcare plans

Annual social events

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in a consultancy environment.
• Strong proficiency in writing engineering reports.
• Knowledge of legal requirements and project Health and Safety.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for elements of Project Delivery and Quality Assurance.
• Liaising with clients and other professionals.
• Providing guidance to entry-level engineers.

Skills

Project Design

Technical Studies

Engineering Reports

Complex Calculations

Health and Safety

Environmental Knowledge

Education

Minimum 2:1 degree in engineering or related technical degree

Tools

Specific computer software for detailed designs

Job description

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Hillsborough, Co. Down, Northern Ireland.
£36,000 - £45,000, plus benefits

A triple-office, international dedicated Civil & Structural Engineering Consultancy based in Hillsborough, Northern Ireland, is actively looking for a Structural Engineer with at least 5+ years' experience to join the company.

The company was founded in and has grown to over 50 staff in their Head Office just 20km outside Belfast. They seek to add another Structural Engineer to their strong design team. The company has an excellent reputation locally and in England, with a varied project portfolio ranging from multi-storey Residential schemes to Heritage projects and heavy Civils-based works including Rail and Tunnelling.

Most notably, the company hosts Northern Ireland's sole marker for the IStructE exam and can support and mentor Engineers pursuing Chartership.

Duties and Responsibilities of a Structural Engineer:

• Project Design
• Gathering and correlating basic engineering data using established procedures
• Liaising with clients and professionals including Architects and Contractors
• Developing and solving design problems
• Identifying discrepancies in results
• Providing guidance to entry-level engineers
• Responsible for elements of Project Delivery and Quality Assurance
• Contributing to Company Objectives by achieving individual KPIs as laid out by line manager

Requirements of a Structural Engineer:

• Minimum 2:1 degree in engineering or related technical degree
• Minimum 5+ years relevant experience in a consultancy environment
• Experience in writing engineering reports
• Undertaking technical and feasibility studies including site investigations
• Proficiency with specific computer software for detailed designs
• Ability to perform complex calculations
• Knowledge of legal requirements
• Experience with project Health and Safety requirements
• Understanding of sustainability and environmental impacts of projects
• Experience with wider project issues

Salary of £36,000 - £45,000 (depending on experience) plus benefits including 31 days holiday (including bank holidays), the option to buy/sell up to 10 holidays, a 5% employer-matched pension scheme, health cash plan (eyecare and dental), and optional healthcare plans. The company also hosts annual social events. If interested, contact Andrew Wilson at Calibre Search.

Calibre Search promotes equality in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.