Job Description
A well-established architectural practice with an in-house structural engineering team is looking to appoint a Structural Engineer to join its Sheffield-based office. The consultancy employs around 100 professional staff, with a close-knit engineering team of 13, and delivers innovative, technically robust projects across the UK.
This is a full-time, predominantly office-based role offering the opportunity to work closely alongside architects and other built-environment professionals in a collaborative, design-led environment.
The Role
The successful candidate will be involved in the structural analysis and design of buildings from concept through to construction across a wide range of sectors.
Day-to-day responsibilities include:
* Structural analysis and design in steel, concrete, masonry and timber
* Preparation of structural calculations, specifications and technical reports
* Site inspections and structural appraisals
* Working collaboratively with architects, engineers and external consultants
* Supporting projects from early design stages through to delivery
Project Exposure
You will gain hands-on experience across a diverse portfolio of technically engaging schemes, including:
* Multi-million-pound precast concrete university buildings
* High-rise student accommodation refurbishments and extensions
* New build retail developments for national retailers
* Large steel-framed industrial and warehouse schemes
* Multi-storey care homes in load-bearing masonry
Projects are delivered nationwide across Residential, Commercial, Retail, Healthcare, Leisure and Student Accommodation sectors.
Requirements
* Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering
* Typically 2+ years' experience in consulting engineering, although candidates outside this range will be considered
* Strong understanding of building structures and core structural engineering principles
* Experience using hand calculations, spreadsheets and structural design software
* Experience with finite element analysis software such as Tekla Structural Designer
* Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
Salary & Benefits
* Salary: £30,000 - £40,000, dependent on experience
* Full-time office-based role with flexibility for ad hoc home working where required
* 7.5-hour working day between 8:30am and 6:00pm, Monday to Friday
* 25 days annual leave plus Christmas closure and up to 2 additional concessionary days
* Regular CPD seminars
* Annual career reviews
* Company-wide social events
* Supportive, progressive and design-focused working culture
If you would like further details or wish to discuss the opportunity in more depth, please get in touch.
Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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