Senior Structural Engineer
Location: City of Bristol
Role: Permanent, Monday-Friday, Hybrid
Salary: Competitive rates depending on experience
We are looking for a Structural Engineer to join our client in their Bristol office. Ideally, the candidate will have around 4-6 years relevant experience within a similar UK consultancy, and due to the demands of the role any candidate should possess a minimum of 3 years post graduate experience.
This is an outstanding opportunity to work with this ambitious multi-disciplinary consultancy at Senior Engineer Level. Working on diverse and exciting projects within commercial, retail, leisure, rail and residential developments, including high rise and prestigious landmark buildings. Around 50% of this role will be site based, so candidates should be comfortable and willing to work on site, completing site surveys etc
Main Duties:
- Preparation and checking of structural engineering designs and drawings, specifications, reports and general correspondence.
- Liaise & communicate with external professionals and clients.
- Represent the client at meetings and in writing, when required, and attend site to undertake surveys and inspections.
- Control the programmed performance of projects.
- Brief and supervise Graduate Engineers.
- Brief and supervise Technicians on the production of drawings.
- Preparation of structural reports on buildings and other structures.
Candidate Experience Required:
- Have experience of working on a variety of projects.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Experience of contract negotiation.
- A commercial understanding of fee management.
- Ensure client satisfaction at all stages of the design process.
- Assist with new business opportunities as well as maintaining existing client base.
- Contribute to Group activities.
- As well as a good team player, you will also need to have enthusiasm, drive and determination to meet the demands of a position at this level.
- The opportunity to progress is actively encouraged and supported for candidates who demonstrate they have the potential.
- Ability to demonstrate proven ability to communicate fluently in English and produce concise, grammatically correct reports.
Technical Skills:
- Ability to design structural members in structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and timber.
- Clear understanding of UK Building Regulations and codes of practice.
- Familiarity with proprietary design software such as Tekla Structural Designer, S-Frame, TEDDS, SCIA and CADS.
- Knowledge of the Site Investigation process
- Use of Microsoft Office and other administration software.
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave
- Hybrid working set up
- Pension Plan
- Life Insurance
- Private Medical Insurance
- Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff Discounts
- Health Insurance
- VTO (Volunteer Time Off)
- Continuous Development Opportunities
Apply today for more information.