Senior Structural Engineer

Senior Structural Engineer
Chorley, Lancashire.
40,000 - 50,000 + benefits

A multi-office Civil and Structural Consultancy are looking to recruit a Senior Structural Engineer with at least 7+ years' design experience to their head office in Chorley.

The company are one of the best-known consultancies in the Lancashire area and are going through a growth phase, including the significant addition of a brand new Merseyside office in the past 12 months.

The Senior Structural Engineer will act as a key leader within the team, providing technical expertise, leadership, and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians. This role requires delivering high-quality structural designs while maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety.

Key Technical Responsibilities include:

• Lead structural engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring successful delivery.
• Develop innovative and efficient designs using materials such as concrete, steel, timber, masonry, and associated geotechnical solutions (foundations, soils, and drainage).
• Produce accurate and high-quality designs, calculations, drawings, and technical reports that meet project requirements and are readily verifiable.
• Apply Eurocodes, British Standards, and current Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) regulations in all design work.
• Conduct thorough site investigations and inspections, addressing and resolving any structural issues promptly.
• Represent the company professionally at design team meetings and client reviews.

Key Qualifications and Experience include:

• Chartered Membership of the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) and/or the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) (preferred).
• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Proven experience delivering structural engineering projects, particularly within the defence and nuclear sectors.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills with a track record of team and project management success.

Software capabilities include:

• Proficient in 3D structural analysis and design software, ideally including:
• MasterSeries, SCIA, Tekla Structural Designer
• AutoCAD and Revit
• Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) techniques and software (preferred).
• Familiarity with industry-standard tools to streamline design and documentation workflows.
  If this sounds like you, please contact Andrew Wilson at Calibre Search Manchester.

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