Structural Engineer SFS

Singh & Jones Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the modular build sector is seeking a Structural Engineer SFS. In this senior role, you will analyze light gauge steel structures, mentor junior staff, and work closely with architects and contractors. The ideal candidate will have significant experience and a strong academic background in Structural Engineering. Offering a competitive salary along with bonuses, healthcare, and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Above-average bonus scheme

Healthcare

33 days holidays

Ongoing personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of postgraduate experience.
• Chartered or progressing towards chartership with ICE or IStructE.
• Experience in Light Gauge Steel Framing and SFS is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing configurations of light gauge steel structures.
• Calculating pressures, stresses, and strains on components.
• Advising on structural designs and variations.

Skills

Structural Design

Light Gauge Steel Framing

Mentoring

Education

BSc/MSc in Structural or Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Tekla

Job description

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Singh & Jones are working with a well-established systems house client, renowned in the world of modular build. As tenders grow substantially and technical demands increase, my client is keen to strengthen their commercial team by recruiting an experienced Structural Engineer, with a focus on SFS/Light Gauge Steel Framing.

The position reports directly to the Head of Engineering. Key duties include:

1. Analyzing configurations of light gauge steel structures
2. Calculating pressures, stresses, and strains on components like beams and frames
3. Advising on structural designs and variations
4. Liaising with architects and main contractors
5. Creating drawings, specifications, and models using AutoCAD and Tekla
6. Ensuring newly erected buildings are structurally sound through contractor liaison
7. Applying expertise on forces acting on structures
8. Leading and mentoring junior staff

The ideal candidate will have a similar background with at least 5 years of postgraduate experience. A strong academic background with a BSc/MSc in Structural or Civil Engineering is essential, along with being chartered or progressing towards chartership with ICE or IStructE. Experience in Light Gauge Steel Framing and SFS is highly advantageous. As this is a senior role, mentoring and team-building skills are important.

In return, the company offers a competitive salary, above-average bonus scheme, healthcare, 33 days holidays, and ongoing personal development opportunities.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Construction