Consulting Structural Engineer

CONSULTING STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

£38,000 to £46,000 per annum plus Pension, Parking, Profit Share, Private Healthcare, Professional Subs and Cycle to Work Scheme.

Derby

THE ROLE

Working with a talented team of Chartered, mid-level and graduate engineers, the Structures Division are seeking a highly motivated, dedicated Structural Engineer to support the Structures Team in their Derby Office.

The successful candidate will have sound experience in a wide variety of Structural Engineering projects and have experienced complex and challenging structural designs from conception to completion.

Working on a broad range of structural projects, this high performing team of professionals are looking for an engineer who is aspiring to be a technically excellent design engineer.  The projects are very diverse and generally challenging, incorporating bespoke new build structures, refurbishment and heritage works.  One of their core values is re-use and sustainable engineering design.

THE TEAM

They are a well-established practice with offices across the Midlands, operating since 1975. They have been providing high quality detailed technical design on projects UK wide.  Their client base includes other professionals, such as architects, developers, fabricators and provide building owners.  They specialise in Engineering Consultancy which demands solutions to complex and problematical schemes for a wide array of projects.  They have designed tree houses, badger sets, eco houses, river alterations and remodeled museums which gives some idea of our design versatility.

They are proud of the support provided to all their staff including HR, mentoring, individual personal development plans and excellent working environment.

Their recent awards include the IStructE Best Small Project Award in 2023, Constructing Excellence  Integration & Collaborative Working Award in 2021 and the National Constructing Excellent Conservation & Regeneration Award in 2021 and many others.

They are highly professional, highly collaborative and comradery.

YOU WILL NEED

Minimum 2:1 BSc/BEng in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent
At least 5 to 7 years post qualification experience in civil and structural engineering
Full UK driving license and own transport
Chartered or near-chartered status with a relevant body (MICE or MIStructE)

THE RESPONSIBILITIES

Detailed knowledge of structural design and detailing using all relevant UK and European codes of practice

Producing preliminary design solutions and reviewing with clients as part of design strategy
Producing detailed designs, calculations and specifications and technical reviews
Attendance at design, project progress, and client engagement meetings
Liaising with contractors, clients, third party organisations and stakeholders, answering queries in relation to technical detailing
Design in all forms of construction including steelwork, reinforced / precast concrete, masonry and timber
Structural appraisals of commercial, industrial and residential structures
Complying with designers’ duties under the CDM Regulations
Produce sketches, drawings and writing structural appraisal reports
Knowledge of BREEAM, sustainability objectives and embodied carbon
ESSENTIAL

Confidence and ability with team and project management

Ambitious, committed, and with integrity
Good experience of structural analysis and design software
Strong attention to detail and accuracy of own work and that of others working with you
Ability to supervise and develop a team whilst working as part of a wider team
Be proactive without supervision
Client focused approach with good interpersonal and communication skills
REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

We value and promote a positive work-life balance and encourage every member of our team to get involved with community and company events.  Providing a balanced, enjoyable career is important to us and we work hard to make sure everyone feels a valued part of our organisation.

Attractive salary dependent upon experience
22 days holiday, plus statutory Bank Holiday
Annual profit share, dependent on profits, but averages at 2.5% of salary
Annual salary reviews
ASA private healthcare
Relocation fee
Stakeholder pension
Professional subscriptions
Professional exam fees
Engineering training courses
CPDs, workshops and mentoring
Regular social and family events
Free on-site parking
Cycle to work scheme
Flexible, friendly and supportive work environment