Senior Engineer

Our client is a leading multi-disciplined construction and property consultancy. They provide a definitive range of services to the UK building and construction industry, covering chartered building & quantity surveying, project management, architecture & master planning, civil & structural engineering, mechanical & electrical engineering, sustainability and health & safety.

Position – They are currently looking for an Senior Engineer

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

First Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
Member of Institution of Civil Engineers or Institution of Structural Engineers
Minimum of 5 years design experience on building structures projects in UK
Experience of leading a team including junior engineers and technicians
Competent and reliable designer in structural steelwork, reinforced concrete, masonry and timber
Experience of refurbishment and change of use designs as well as new build work
Familiar and empathetic with all forms of building construction
Able to produce written reports in good English
Proficient in the use of analysis and design software (TEDDS, Fastrak, Orion,etc)

Essential Personal Skills:

Self-starter, motivated
Able to work with minimal supervision but provider of continual feedback to line manager
Team worker
Good communicator
Good people management skills
Personable and confident
Able to work on own initiative but accept guidance or constructive criticism
Hold current UK driving licence

Duties:

Report to and take direction from Partner in charge of Civil and Structural Engineering Group
Manage projects from inception to completion to ensure that deliverables are issued to programme, to the required quality standard and within the budget set by the Partner
Act as lead or sole designer as appropriate to size of particular project
Prepare reports, general correspondence, etc as required in connection with the running of projects
Undertake scheme and detailed design as appropriate on individual projects, including preparation of detailed design calculations checking drawings and other deliverables
Supervise and mentor more junior engineers and technician staff in the team
Undertake survey inspections and produce written reports in good English on findings with appropriate recommendations
When required by the Partner, assist other members of the Team to complete tasks, particularly in relation to meeting project deadlines.
Liaise with other members of the design and construction team, representing the Civil and Structural Engineering Group
Assist in preparing design programmes for production deliverables
Hours: 09.00 – 17.00, Monday to Friday
Holidays: From 24 days per annum, rising to 30 days depending on length of service
Pension: Excellent contributory pension, with life assurance

Training and Development

The Practice is keen to assist individuals in developing any work related professional interests. The Practice takes training seriously, providing practical and financial assistance to all personnel.