Senior / Principal Structural Design Engineer
Location
Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Is successful career progression and a healthy work life balance equally as important to you? Are you motivated by new, exciting challenges and the idea of working on a diverse range of projects within a multitude of sectors? Are you motivated in taking your career to the next level with the help of an excellent support network?
If so, our client is a leading provider and design consultancy of structural, civil, environmental and temporary works solutions for some of the UK’s largest structural projects with a focus on providing sustainable and cost-effective solutions.
Our client is currently looking for a Senior / Principal Structural Design Engineer to join their dynamic team based in the London office, with the opportunity to progress to an Associate position in 12-18 months.
Please find the job specification below.
Job Title: Senior / Principal Structural Design Engineer
Location: Cambridgeshire
Company Overview: Our client is a well-established, leading structural engineering consultancy that specializes in providing innovative and sustainable solutions during the construction process of active structural and civil engineering, water and environmental and temporary works projects. With a strong commitment to excellence, our client is dedicated maximising cost-effectiveness, sustainability and team collaboration.
Job Description: We are currently seeking a highly motivated and talented Structural Design Engineer to join our exciting and dynamic team. As a key member of our engineering department, you will play a crucial role in the design, planning and execution of permanent structures to support large, exciting construction projects, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.
Responsibilities: - Conduct structural analysis and design calculations for a variety of projects, reviewing and approving work done by juniors.
- Lead the structural design team in the development and execution of innovative and efficient designs for various projects, including high-rise buildings, bridges, and industrial facilities.
- Develop conceptual designs and be actively involved with all projects under your direction.
- Strong understanding and ability to apply Eurocodes and British Standards, current Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) Regulations, and other design codes/information as appropriate.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development within the team.
- Demonstratable technical ability and design experience on matters of structural design for new builds and refurbs with a multitude of sectors.
- Manage resources for projects under your supervision.
- Be cooperative and offer pro-active advice in relation to problem-solving issues.
- Undertake thorough site investigations, complete inspections, identify potential issues, and solve problems
- Represent the company at meetings of the design team as required.
- Organise and contribute to business development activities and marketing as required for the benefit of the company.
- Undertake appropriate Continuing Professional Development and maintain CPD record in accordance with the requirements of the Instituion of Structural Engineers and/or the Institution of Civil Engineers.
Qualifications: - Bachelors or Masters’ degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited institution.
- Demonstratable experience of overseeing and running projects, independently.
- Chartership status preferred, but not essential.
- Strong understanding of technical structural engineering principles and applications on a vast range of projects & materials.
- Highly proficient in relevant software for structural analysis and design (e.g., AutoCAD, SAP2000, ETABS, etc.)
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development within the team.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and leadership abilities.
- Strong knowledge and demonstratable experience applying relevant codes and standards related to structural design.
Benefits: - 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
- Christmas and January bonuses subject to business performance
- 6% Pension contribution (i.e. 3% above statutory requirements)
- Opportunity to fast-track into an Associate position over 12-18 months
- Flexible pay scheme (ability to buy extra holidays).
- Excellent Chartership and professional development support.
- Death in service scheme.
- Income protection scheme.
- Mental Health First Aiders.
- Payment of your first application for Chartership with a recognised Professional Institution.
- Agile working.
- Free eye test.
- Branded PPE.
- Sport & Social Events Committee.
- Welcome pack (personal shell jacket and fleece etc.)
If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please send your CV and portfolio of work to this email:
[email protected]
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£45k - £55k per annum
