Structural Engineer - Senior/Principal/Associate/Associate Director

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in London is seeking a Senior/Principal/Associate Structural Engineer. The role includes leading projects, technical delivery, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates will have chartered status and significant experience in structural design. The position offers a hybrid working model and salary between £40,000 - £85,000, with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Professional memberships

Flexible/hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer, member of IStructE or ICE.
• Previous experience of relevant consultancy-based design.
• In-depth knowledge of all main structural design codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to plan and deliver projects.
• Independently deliver projects with reporting to Directors.
• Ensure on-time project delivery and budget adherence.

Skills

Chartered Engineer

Structural design expertise

Project management

Technical delivery

Software proficiency (GSA, SCIA, ETABS)

Education

Degree in Structural Engineering or related

Tools

GSA

SCIA

ETABS

Job description

Overview

Structural Engineer - Senior/Principal/Associate/Associate Director with experience of existing buildings. Location: London (Hybrid working: at least 3 days in the office). Salary: £40,000 - £85,000. Hours: Full-Time 37.5 hours (part-time considered, minimum 30 hours). Employment: Permanent.

The Useful Simple Trust (UST) consists of four professional design and consultancy practices: Expedition Engineering, Useful Projects and Useful Studio. We share innovative ideas, space and experience, and collaborate on a range of high-profile projects in the UK and internationally. Our breadth of experience gives us a depth of inter-disciplinary thinking rarely found in the industry.

The company has 80+ engineers, architects, strategists and designers, sustainability and construction innovation consultants who work side-by-side creating positive outcomes for our changing environment following our key company values: Work for Good, More with Less, Restore and Adapt, and Get, Set, Zero. As a Social Enterprise, B-Corp and Employee Benefit Organisation, we do things differently. Our people are highly motivated and committed; our structure and values mean that our combined success is shared equitably. We reinvest part of our profit in research, social and environmental projects to deliver purposeful projects with sustainable impact for our clients and the wider human environment.

Expedition Engineering is an award-winning engineering consultancy behind iconic London structures such as the Olympic Velodrome, the Cable Car and Chiswick Park Footbridge. In addition to structural engineering, Expedition provides holistic design solutions in masterplanning and civil engineering projects, and leads on innovation to challenge traditional construction methods. Recent projects include the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre in Athens, the Lee Valley Ice Centre in London, the AVA footbridge for Network Rail, the new Eden Project in Dundee (in progress), development of industrial facilities for the nuclear industry, and repair works on existing buildings. We work at all scales of project and stages of construction.

What we are looking for

We are seeking a Structural Engineer - Senior/Principal/Associate/Associate Director with experience in design and project running. The main role is to ensure agile, pragmatic advice to Clients and delivery of projects, in line with the aims set by the Project Director and the Trust ethos. Beyond technical leadership, the Engineer will participate actively in the commercial management of projects and general business development. Depending on grade, the successful candidate will have a range of experience and/or potential (with training) to cover the following areas:

Responsibilities

Leadership

• Lead teams to plan and deliver a project as per Expedition’s standards.
• Be independent in project delivery, with adequate reporting to Directors.
• Coach junior team members and engineers.
• Mentor and assist graduate engineers while maintaining own continued professional development.

Project management

• Plan work, make timely decisions and propose corrective actions.
• Ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery with respect of programme deadlines.
• Exercise oversight over various projects to ensure resources are deployed effectively.
• Estimate and monitor resource requirements using our in-house project running software.

Technical and design

• Work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Offer creative solutions.
• Be responsible for technical delivery and checking of challenging projects.
• Contribute to internal technical development in line with the strategy.
• Participate actively in multi-disciplinary coordination on projects.
• Be the first point of contact for clients, architects at all levels, contractors or third parties.

Commercial

• Prepare proposals, agreeing scope of services and appointments, for approval by the Project Director.
• Develop and foster good working relationships with peers and clients externally.
• Grow into the role of managing client and external consultant relationships.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills

• Chartered Engineer, member of IStructE or ICE.
• Previous experience of relevant consultancy-based design.
• In-depth knowledge of all main structural design codes.
• Considerable knowledge of how projects are designed and constructed.
• Proficient in the use of analysis and design software (including or similar to GSA, SCIA, ETABS) and willing to quickly learn to use new packages as required.
• Good knowledge of standard contracts.
• Experience in project delivery of different sizes.
• Experience of project management tools and reporting.

Please see the UST website to see grade-specific role definitions and requirements. Careers - Useful Simple Trust.

Statement

The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where we can all be ourselves. We are working to change the lack of representation of minority groups and are particularly keen to hear from anyone with relevant skills and experience who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We encourage people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women, people with different abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, all groups, and those with intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics to apply. We know that makes us stronger, and we are committed to creating a working environment that is inclusive and ensures everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions.

What we offer

We believe in investing and growing our people as much as we do our business. We foster talent, equal opportunity, inclusion, and wellbeing to develop a high performing and sustainable workforce.

The package comprises:

• Significant training time and learning opportunities with our “future skills” development programme.
• Thriving Trust-wide social scene including charitable activities and regular team events.
• Professional memberships.
• Exposure to a variety of business sectors and range of responsibilities developing and delivering challenging projects.
• Flexible and hybrid working including the possibility to work a compressed 9-day fortnight.
• Service Recognition Awards.
• Private medical insurance.
• Annual eyecare plan.
• Life Assurance.
• Company pension scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family.

Ready to make a significant impact in the engineering industry and build an amazing career? Join Useful Simple Trust today and be part of our extraordinary team. Apply now!