Consulting Structural Engineer

Waites Recruitment Consultancy are seeking a Consulting structural engineer for a fantastic client based in Derby.

SENIOR CONSULTING STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

Salary plus Pension, Parking, Profit Share, Private Healthcare, Professional Subs and Cycle to Work Scheme.

DE1, St Helens House, Derby

THE ROLE

Working with a talented team of Chartered, mid-level and graduate engineers GCA Structures Division are seeking a highly motivated, dedicated Senior Structural Engineer to support the Structures Team in our 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 an technically excellent design engineer. The projects are very diverse and generally challenging, incorporating bespoke new build structures, refurbishment and heritage works.

My client is a well-established practice with offices across the Midlands, operating since 1975. We have been providing high quality detailed technical design on projects UK wide. Our client base includes other professionals, such as architects, developers, fabricators and provide building owners.

Schemes for a wide array of projects. We have designed tree houses, badger sets, eco houses, river alterations and remodeled museums which gives some idea of our design versatility..

YOU WILL NEED

Minimum 2:1 BSc/BEng in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent

At least X 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

Management of projects cost and programme

Management of sustainability criteria

Complying with designers’ duties under the CDM Regulations

Produce sketches, drawings and writing structural appraisal reports

Knowledge of BREEAM, sustainability objectives and embodied carbon

Supervising the CAD/Revit technicians and junior engineers on technical / construction details and undertaking QA reviews

Selling, marketing and business development of existing clients and being alert to new leads

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

XX 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