Structural Engineer

Team First Recruitment; Rochester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Career progression

Job summary

Team First Recruitment is assisting a Rochester-based structural engineering consultancy in their search for a Chartered Structural Engineer. You will lead structural design from concept through construction and manage a diverse project portfolio across residential, commercial, industrial and infrastructure sectors.

The role offers exposure to challenging schemes across London, Kent and Essex, with opportunities to take ownership and advance toward senior leadership within a supportive and

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status and MIStructE membership required.
• Minimum 5 years' post-graduate structural design experience.
• Experience delivering projects independently from inception through to completion.
• Strong knowledge of British Standards and UK construction practices.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design and delivery from feasibility to completion.
• Prepare and review structural calculations, reports and specs.
• Attend client meetings, design team meetings and site inspections.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, M&E consultants and planning teams.
• Manage project programmes, technical delivery and fee budgets.
• Undertake surveys, assessments and inspections of existing buildings.

Skills

CEng (Chartered Engineer)

MIStructE

5+ years post-graduate experience

Project leadership

Client-facing communication

Job description

If you are a Chartered Structural Engineer seeking greater responsibility, varied projects and genuine long-term career progression, this could be your next step.

An established and growing structural engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Chartered Structural Engineer (MIStructE) to join its expanding team based in Rochester.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineer looking to take ownership of a diverse project portfolio within a highly respected consultancy.

Working across residential, commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects, you will lead structural design from concept through to construction, collaborating with architects, contractors, developers and local authorities to deliver innovative, practical and cost-effective engineering solutions.

The role offers exposure to a wide variety of technically challenging schemes throughout London, Kent and Essex.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design and delivery of projects from feasibility through to completion.
• Prepare and review structural calculations, reports and technical specifications.
• Attend client meetings, design team meetings and site inspections.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, M&E consultants and planning teams.
• Manage project programmes, technical delivery and fee budgets.
• Undertake structural surveys, assessments and inspections of existing buildings.

To be considered, you will need:

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status
• Chartered Member of the Institution of Structural Engineers (MIStructE).
• Minimum 5 years' post-graduate structural design experience.
• Experience delivering projects independently from inception through to completion.
• Strong knowledge of British Standards and UK construction practices.
• Experience leading projects and reviewing the work of junior engineers.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Residential, commercial, industrial or public sector project experience.

What’s on Offer

• Clear progression pathway towards Associate Director level.
• Varied and technically challenging project portfolio.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Pension contribution.
• Opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of the business.