Senior Structural Engineer

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.