Structural Engineer

Niyaa People Ltd; Wellesbourne; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruiting firm is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to join a Social Housing team in Wellesbourne. This role involves leading the design and delivery of housing projects, ensuring compliance with building codes, and managing technical aspects. Offers flexibility to work from home and various generous benefits including enhanced parental leave. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in housing design and proficiency in engineering software.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous annual leave

Paid sick leave

Enhanced parental leave

Wellness support schemes

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in designing and delivering housing projects, with a focus on both new builds and refurbishment.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and regulations.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all work complies with relevant building codes, regulations, and safety standards.
• Manage technical aspects of projects, including reviewing plans and specifications.
• Conduct site inspections and liaise with contractors and architects.

Skills

Designing housing projects

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Proficiency with AutoCAD

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

STAAD Pro

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to join a Social Housing team and lead the design and delivery of vital housing projects in the Derby area at a competitive salary of 40,000 annually.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on the local community through the management and oversight of residential developments, refurbishments, and ongoing maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• As a Structural Engineer, ensure all work complies with relevant building codes, regulations, and safety standards.
• Manage technical aspects of projects, including reviewing plans, calculations, and specifications.
• Conduct site inspections and liaise with contractors, architects, and project managers to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Communicate with key stakeholders to ensure project objectives align with community needs and expectations.

What We Offer

• Work Flexibility: Enjoy flexible working options with the ability to work from home up to three days a week.
• Work-Life Balance: We offer various flexible working arrangements such as flexitime, compressed hours, annualized hours, job share, and reduced hours.
• Generous Annual Leave (depending on length of service), plus 8 bank holidays and 1 discretionary day at Christmas.
• Paid sick leave from the first year of employment.
• Enhanced parental leave for maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, exceeding the legal minimum.
• Bereavement leave (up to 7 days) and compassionate leave (up to 7 days).
• Paid emergency dependants leave and up to 7 days paid leave for major domestic crises.
• Leave for public duties and the option for a career break of up to one year's unpaid leave.
• Wellness and Support: Comprehensive work‑life balance policies and a range of schemes designed to support your overall well‑being.

To Thrive in This Role, You Will Need

• A degree in Civil or a HND in Structural Engineering (or equivalent)
• Extensive experience in designing and delivering housing projects, with a focus on both new builds and refurbishment.
• Proficiency with engineering design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, STAAD Pro).
• Strong knowledge of building codes and regulations.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Contact

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, apply today or contact Fatima Ali at (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for a confidential chat!