Job Description
About the Role
Sherwin-Williams is seeking a Chartered Structural Engineer to join our Passive Fire Protection team supporting the EMEAI region. This is a technically focused role requiring strong expertise in structural steel design, particularly cellular beams, and experience within consultancy or fabrication environments.
You will act as a technical authority within structural fire engineering, support complex engineering solutions, mentor junior engineers, and represent Sherwin-Williams in high-level client and industry engagements. A key element of the role is the development and advancement of structural fire engineering capabilities within our FIRETEX Design Estimator (FDE) software, including ownership of software design specifications and compliance with relevant design codes.
Responsibilities
* Provide advanced structural engineering and fire-engineered solutions for complex projects
* Collaborate with structural steel designers to promote the benefits of structural fire engineering
* Support estimation and specification activities using FDE, AutoCAD, Tekla, and BIM tools
* Represent Sherwin-Williams on standards committees and industry councils across the EMEAI region
* Own and maintain FDE software design specifications, ensuring compliance with EU and NAM design codes
* Drive innovation in structural fire engineering capabilities within FDE
* Mentor and develop junior engineers within the Fire Engineering and Estimation Team (FEET)
* Engage with clients and industry bodies to promote Sherwin-Williams’ technical leadership
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
* Chartered Engineer (CEng) with IStructE (Institute of Structural Engineers)
* Advanced expertise in structural design, including cellular beams
* Experience in consultancy and/or fabrication environments
* UK driving license and access to a car for occasional customer visits per month
Preferred Qualifications
* Qualification or experience in fire engineering
* Experience in the design of passive fire protection systems
* Experience working within a diverse, global organisation
Benefits & Career Development
* Leadership Development: Access to advanced leadership training and global networking opportunities
* Professional Support: Ongoing support for maintaining chartered status and professional body memberships
* Industry Exposure: Opportunity to act as a subject matter expert within a global, multi‑billion‑dollar organisation
* Innovation Opportunities: Direct involvement in shaping next‑generation fire engineering software tools and product technologies
Our offer to you
* Strong focus on work-life balance
* Competitive compensation
* Onsite bonus plan
* Cash plan medical
* Generous company contributed pension
* Salary extras and additional holiday days purchase
* Life insurance
* Career growth in a global, innovative company
* Industry leadership in protective coatings
* Access to Sherwin Academy for continuous learning
* Inclusive wellbeing, mental health, and ID&E programmes
* Supportive environment for women and diversity in the workplace
About Us
At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:
Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well‑being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible
Eligibility to Work
You will need to provide proof of right to work. It is a condition of any offer of employment we make to you that you have the permission to work in the country for the role for which you are applying for.
Equal Opportunity Employer
An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other protected characteristic prohibited by law.
Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.
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