Structural Engineer

Aldwych Consulting; Park Central; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Hybrid working

Enhanced pension contributions

Interest free travel ticket loan

Group income protection plan

Active social club

Group Life insurance (death in service

Payment of relevant courses

Examination and Institution fees

Bicycle purchase scheme

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting seeks a Structural Engineer in Birmingham with a background in buildings design and a willingness to pursue Chartership. The role includes site visits, meetings, and hands-on design work on a range of projects from small specialists to large housing schemes.

Travel will be extensive, with experience in steel, concrete, timber, masonry and aluminium. The team offers mentoring, a supportive culture, and opportunities for professional growth within a growing office.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of buildings design experience
• Keen to attain Chartership
• Good communication skills essential
• SCIA and MasterSeries experience desirable

Responsibilities

• Attend site and design meetings; lead hands-on design and reporting
• Work on diverse buildings projects from small specialist schemes to large developments
• Support design checks and collaboration across teams; travel as required

Skills

3+ years buildings design

Good communication skills

Education

Chartered engineer status desirable (MIStructE)

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
• bicycle purchase scheme

Sam Robson
07749 155538

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.

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