Job Description
Senior Engineer (Structural / Chartered)
Location: Newcastle
Role Overview
We are partnering with a well-established engineering practice to recruit a Senior Chartered Engineer. The successful candidate will report to a Section Lead and will play a key role in technical leadership, project delivery, and growing the practice.
Key Requirements & Attributes
* Chartered status (e.g. CEng, MICE or MIStructE)
* Strong track record of technical excellence and design rigour
* Demonstrable experience in overseeing structural engineering projects
* High level of personal responsibility and commitment beyond minimum contractual expectations
* Ability to generate new business through building relationships and networking
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
* Oversee projects and lead staff allocated to them
* Support the Section Lead in supervising the team
* Coach non-chartered engineers and technicians. Foster development of technical skills, efficiency, and professional growth
* Lead feasibility studies, conceptual design, technical supervision, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance of finished structures. Translate architectural or client visions into functional and buildable structural designs
* Assist in coordinating office resources; contribute to regular reports on resource use and project load
* Responsible for ensuring safe practices on site visits, use of proper PPE, risk assessments, and maintaining quality and safety standards throughout projects
* Support in procuring new work, expanding business areas via marketing, networking, and client engagement
* Monitor project profitability, ensure project targets (budget, time, quality) are met; manage and allocate time effectively
General Responsibilities
* Developing client relationships and exploring new business opportunities
* Regular reporting on workload and resource utilisation
* Structural inspections and technical reports when required
* Staying current with technical developments, legislation, and best practice standards
* Contributing to marketing efforts and maintaining external profile through key relationships
* Working both independently and as part of multidisciplinary project teams
* Ensuring high standards of technical work, professionalism and efficiency across the team
Structural Engineer Responsibilities
* Carry out structural design works, inspections, and reporting
* Keep up to date with latest technical standards and legal requirements
* Contribute to project financial performance
On Offer
* Up to around £55,000
* Performance Bonus
* Hybrid Working
* 35-hour week
* 5% Matched Pension
* 33 days annual leave
* Private Medical
* Many more benefits
If you are a driven Structural Engineer keen to advance your career and thrive in a consultancy setting, please apply now for more details and to discuss next steps
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