Port Talbot, Wales, United Kingdom
Senior Engineer
Reporting to the Associate Engineering, you will be a chartered senior structural engineer 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 such as TEDDS, CADS 3DMax, SCIA as well as producing 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.
* 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.
Person specification
* BEng (Hons) in Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
* Chartered with IstructE or ICE.
* Extensive consulting experience in structural engineering, surveying, and design (Minimum 8 year Post Graduate experience).
* 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.
* Experience in the heavy industrial sector.
* Knowledge of key contracts such as JCT and NEC 3/4.
Benefits & development
* Competitive salary with opportunity for clear progression routes.
* Company pension scheme (to be discussed at interview stage).
* Access to a broad learning & development platform with coaching, mentoring and professional training.
* Support for further learning and professional development.
* Flexible working arrangements to support work–life balance.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
* Architecture and Planning
Ring Jeoff Houlker on 07786 808916
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