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Location: Cross Hands / Cardiff / South Wales
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + benefits
The Role
Reporting to the Engineering Line Manager, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality structural engineering services, overseeing projects within your level of authority, and providing training and supervision to junior staff.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop detailed structural designs using relevant analysis software and hand calculations.
* Undertake technical and feasibility studies; organise and review site investigations.
* Liaise with clients, contractors, architects and other project stakeholders.
* Prepare technical reports, specifications, contract documentation and tender submissions.
* Provide technical advice to clients and respond to technical enquiries.
* Prepare planning and Building Regulations submissions and obtain approvals.
* Monitor and inspect construction works; resolve on‑site technical issues.
* Manage project budgets, resources and programme delivery.
* Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements including CDM2015, Party Wall and Listed Building legislation.
* Assess sustainability and environmental impacts of schemes.
* Deliver large-value projects independently and coordinate multi‑disciplinary inputs.
* Support business development and actively promote the practice’s services.
* Assist senior management with training, mentoring and development of the engineering team.
* Supervise graduates and junior engineers; support their technical development.
* Undertake contract administration tasks including interim/final accounts and practical completion.
* Comply with the practice’s administrative, personnel and H&S procedures at all times.
About The Practice
The employer is an independent, multi‑disciplinary private practice offering civil and structural engineering, building surveying, cost consultancy, architecture/planning, insurance claims and heritage conservation services. They work across public and private sectors and operate a quality‑managed system with a strong focus on people development and professional standards.
Person Specification
Essential
* MEng (Hons) in Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
* Extensive consulting experience in structural engineering, surveying and design.
* Strong knowledge of statutory requirements, technical publications and current guidance.
* Experience of negotiating, supervising and leading technical teams.
* Proven ability to deliver projects to deadlines and within budgets.
* Excellent numerical, analytical and IT skills.
* Strong problem‑solving ability and methodical project management.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Knowledge of relevant legislation and compliance obligations.
Desirable
* Previous experience working with insurance‑sector commissions and regional frameworks.
* Experience of supervising construction work on site.
Benefits & Development
* Competitive salary with opportunity for annual performance‑related bonus
* Flexible reward package including options for additional annual leave, cycle‑to‑work and season‑ticket loans (package depends on role grade).
* Group personal pension and employee assistance programme.
* Access to a broad learning & development platform with coaching, mentoring and professional training.
* Clear progression routes and support for professional development and chartership.
* Retail and lifestyle discounts and wider wellbeing initiatives.
* Flexible working arrangements to support work–life balance.
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