Structural Engineer - Building Structures (Multiple Levels)

Ramboll Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Structural Engineer to deliver innovative projects. You will develop design philosophies, collaborate with clients, and promote sustainable solutions. Ideal candidates are nearly/chartered engineers with strong communication skills and a passion for building design. Join a dynamic team that works on more than 10,000 projects annually and offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and excellent benefits.

Benefits

27 days holiday per year

Private medical insurance

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Track record of sustainable project design and reuse of assets.
• Experience with primary construction materials (steel, concrete, timber).

Responsibilities

• Develop structural concepts and design philosophies.
• Liaise with clients and represent Ramboll in meetings.
• Lead the design process for projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Sustainability knowledge

Team collaboration

Leadership

Curiosity and innovation

Education

Chartered or nearly-Chartered with IStructE, ICE, or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We invite you to bring your talent and passion into play as you take an active role in delivering a wide range of interesting projects of different scales, complexities, structural forms and materials within a Top 10 consultancy. If you crave a challenging role but need flexibility and work-life balance, our new Structural Engineer or Senior Structural Engineer positions may be ideal for you. We are very interested in talking to people who are looking for a new challenge or may be on a career break and are thinking about returning to consultancy. Are you our new Structural Engineer or Senior Structural Engineer? Click the "I\'m interested" button to send your application. Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? We work to create a sustainable future and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions aim to set the standard among our peers. You will join a foundation-owned global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people around the world.

Responsibilities

• Develop and agree structural concepts and design philosophies.
• Inspire and enthuse the engineers and technicians on your projects.
• Liaise with clients and collaborators, representing Ramboll at project meetings.
• Take ownership as day-to-day lead on a project or part of a project.
• Push the boundaries of low-carbon design.
• Your key deliverables over the first 12 months will be to grow and maintain a network of contacts and be a great ambassador for Ramboll.
• Lead the design process for a project (size suitable for level of experience).
• Outside day-to-day project work, collaborate with colleagues from the local team and beyond to support implementation of various aspects of the Ramboll Business Plan.

Qualifications

• Chartered or nearly-Chartered with the IStructE, ICE, or an international equivalent.
• An excellent communicator capable of explaining complex engineering principles in plain language, verbally, in writing, and through sketching.
• A track record of working on projects with high levels of design, sustainability, or re-use of existing assets.
• Experience in the design of primary construction materials (steel, concrete, timber) and a good general knowledge of building construction; MMC experience would be beneficial.
• A passion for sustainable solutions.
• A multidisciplinary mindset and an aptitude for learning about the wider aspects of building design.
• Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include being great with people; diverse in outlook and with something different to bring to the table; a curiosity to explore – 'is there a better way to do this'; happy to ask questions and to answer them; willingness to take responsibility for your projects and development.
• We are also interested in any experience you may have in the following areas, but these are not essential: assessment, retrofit and alteration of existing structures; construction supervision; building investigation and structural testing.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Work within Ramboll’s Building team on a range of exciting local landmarks as well as national and international projects across multiple sectors.
• Home and hybrid working options with travel to one of our key locations.
• Competitive salary, 27 days holiday per year, private medical insurance and flexible working.
• Opportunity to be part of a dynamic organisation in the rapidly growing engineering and consultancy sector.
• Chance to work on more than 10,000 building projects per year with 5,000 experts worldwide, focusing on innovative, sustainable and liveable buildings.

Company Information

Ramboll, a Top 10 consultancy in the UK, is a foundation-owned global company founded in 1945 with 1,300 staff across 17 offices worldwide, delivering innovative solutions across society.