Structural Engineer - Temporary Works

Aldwych Consulting; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable design consultancy in Central London is seeking a Structural Engineer for temporary works projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in a buildings environment and strong problem-solving abilities. This role offers exposure to high-profile projects, competitive salary, and benefits including 25 days holiday and an annual bonus scheme. Chartered status is encouraged and supported.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension

Annual bonus scheme

One day work from home

Qualifications

• At least some years of experience working in a buildings environment as a structural engineer.
• Full right to work in the UK and live within commuting distance.
• Desire to achieve Chartered status is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work on a variety of large buildings design projects.
• Engage in temporary works and some permanent works design.
• Provide high-quality design solutions in a reactive work environment.

Skills

Problem solving

Excellent communication skills

Experience in structural engineering

Job description

Job Overview

Structural Engineer - Temporary Works
London WC2
£45k-£65k

A well established and highly reputable specialist Temporary Works Design Consultancy have an opening for a Structural Engineer to join their proficient and experienced team at their Central London office.

The consultancy has around 70 staff and is the in house design arm for a major contractor but also have much of their own external works as well.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

You would need at least some years of experience working in a buildings environment as a structural engineer to be considered for this role, as well as the full right to work in the UK and be living within commuting distance. If you have temporary works design experience already, that would be preferable but not essential. The role will also include some permanent works design and geotechnical works.

You will be given exposure to a wide variety of challenging works, including working on a variety of large buildings design projects often involving high profile and complex buildings projects. There will be demolition works, needling and propping, façade retentions, foundation designs, stability and alteration works, basements, geotechnical works and some permanent works.

The role will be very varied and would suit a candidate with a problem solving can do attitude. Excellent communication skills and English are essential. The emphasis here is on high quality design solutions in a contractor led, often reactive work environment, so you must be a clear thinker and happy to work in a fast paced environment. An emphasis is put on having highly qualified staff so a desire to achieve Chartered status will be well received, and relevant training and support for this given, if not already achieved.

Benefits

In addition to base salary there is 25 days holiday, pension, annual bonus scheme, socials, one day work from home allowed if so wished.

Contact

Sam Robson
(phone number removed)

EEO Statement

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Legal Statement

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.