Principal Structural Engineer (Site Based)

Salary: £60,000 – £78,000 per year

Location

Bristol (Site based – Hinkley Point C) & a willingness to travel is essential

Minimum Requirements

• Chartered Engineer through a recognised institution
• Structural Engineering Consultancy experience on large, complex infrastructure projects

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and undertake assignments in the UK and overseas
• Assist and support the development and maintenance of a high level of technical capability to deliver the service offerings targeted
• Deliver engineering solutions and report results to managers and clients
• Undertake structural design and analysis using high-end analysis and design software across a broad range of structural types and using various international standards
• Monitor staff time and budgets against assignment programme and agree appropriate actions where necessary
• Assist in the management of the design process that may include other related design disciplines
• Assist with coordinating design as part of an internal team and liaising with external associated professionals and our clients
• Assisting in the planning and organisation of resources, to maximise fee income and resource utilisation
• Adopt procedures for standardisation of work products and deliverables, and peer review to ensure consistency and excellence in service delivery of the Company’s technical work product
• Assist in sourcing and developing business opportunities, securing business and developing client relationships
• Maintain strong relationships with other disciplines within the firm
• Assisting with the organisation and management of the technical staff, acting as a line manager, supporting staff recruitment, training, CPD and implementation of ‘Best Practice’ and procedures
• Assist Graduates through the processes and requirements for completion of their Chartership
• Embrace organisational change and influence others to modify behaviour and attitudes
• Have an understanding and awareness of the company values and business plan and your contribution to both
• Observe and maintain Company Health & Safety Policy and Environment Policies across all activities
• Undertake other reasonable duties as requested

Key experience & Qualifications

• Degree qualified Civil Engineer; post graduate qualifications would be beneficial
• Chartered in a relevant discipline (ICE, IStructE)
• Working knowledge of structural processes and design, with a particular emphasis on data interpretation, design & analysis, construction and advanced numerical modelling
• Experience in concrete and steel design of heavy civils, infrastructure projects
• Extensive knowledge of Eurocodes, AASHTO and other national and international industry standards, contracts, methodologies, procedures and best practice.
• Experience of computer analysis of structures and design of structural elements in common materials i.e. steel, concrete, composite, fibre reinforced concrete and CFRP.
• Experience predominantly in large scale (c.£100m+), high profile infrastructure projects, for a range of UK and international Clients in various construction market sectors, including Design & Build projects.
• People management experience e.g. general employee welfare, carrying our appraisals, training and development, involvement in resourcing and recruitment activities

IT Skills

• Knowledge and experience in structural analysis/finite element software such as LUSAS, MIDAS etc
• Excellent Microsoft Office abilities (particularly Excel)
• Familiarity with managing projects involving 3D BIM