Structural Engineer

RGB Recruitment; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking consultancy as a Structural Engineer in the West Midlands, where you'll play a pivotal role in delivering innovative and sustainable building solutions. This position offers the chance to work on diverse projects across various sectors, including education and commercial, while collaborating with a talented team of engineers. Enjoy a supportive work environment that values your contributions and offers ample opportunities for career progression. With a strong focus on quality and client satisfaction, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their community.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Standard 6% company contribution

Highly competitive salary

Income protection

Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme

Option to buy or sell annual leave

Gym membership scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in structural design with concrete, steel, masonry, and timber.
• Strong communication skills in both written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of conceptual and outline designs for structural schemes.
• Conducting structural surveys and providing advice on issues.
• Managing technicians and liaising with clients throughout projects.

Skills

Structural design experience

Excellent communication skills

Finite element software (TEKLA, SCIA, Robot)

Experience with Structural Revit

Education

Working towards or achieved MIStructE/MICE Chartered membership

Tools

TEKLA Structures

SCIA

Robot

Structural Revit

Job description

We are supporting a multidisciplined, multi-office property consultancy in its search for an experienced structural engineer to join its large office in the West Midlands.

This office has an established group of engineers and consultants of various disciplines. The successful candidate will work closely with other staff to achieve innovative, sustainable, and cost-efficient buildings.

Structures come from a variety of sectors including education, aerospace, commercial, residential, and manufacturing. The office services clients and developments across the Midlands, offering the opportunity to have a direct impact on your local community.

Duties

You will be responsible for providing a wide range of Structural Engineering services:

• Preparation of conceptual and outline designs for structural schemes
• Carrying out detailed design calculations according to up-to-date Eurocodes
• Managing technicians undertaking detailed design drawings and preparing specifications for tender purposes
• Liaising with the design team and client throughout the project, monitoring progress and quality during construction
• Conducting structural surveys of buildings and structures, providing advice on issues, analyzing structural defects, and recommending remediation if required
• Preparing detailed design drawings and specifications for tender purposes and producing construction information for contractors
• Visiting sites during construction to monitor progress and advise contractors

You will work independently under the direction and support of the Team Manager.

Required Experience

• Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English
• Structural design experience with core materials such as concrete, steel, masonry, and timber
• Working towards or achieved MIStructE/MICE Chartered membership
• Experience with finite element software packages (e.g., TEKLA Structures, SCIA, Robot)
• Ideally, experience with Structural Revit

Rewards

• Opportunities to progress your career within a forward-thinking, friendly company
• Exposure to a variety of projects, sectors, clients, and discipline experts
• Contributing to the growth and development of the team and adding value for clients
• 25 days holiday
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• Standard 6% company contribution
• Highly competitive salary
• Income protection
• Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme
• Option to buy or sell annual leave
• Gym membership scheme

The consultancy's workflow comprises 80% repeat business, reflecting the quality of work produced. The company's ethos is based on collaboration, commitment, and trust.

If you believe this opportunity is mutually beneficial, please get in touch. Full company details will be provided before submitting your CV.