Role: Senior Structural Engineer
Salary: £40,000- £57,000
Location: Derby
Ref: MB103
A Client facing role, based in Derby, delivering a range of projects (residential, education, community and health, heritage, university and colleges) and procurement methods; traditional, design and construct contracts. Resource allocation and management to complete jobs to agreed deadlines. Management and mentoring of staff.
Senior Structural Engineer main duties and responsibilities:
* Deliver innovative, sustainable, efficient, safe, practical and intelligent structural engineering solutions on all projects and other activities, appropriate to the stage and type of project.
* Assist in the day to day management of engineers and technicians to produce complete, coordinated and high-quality project information (calculations, drawings, specifications and other documents) on time and on budget to meet agreed deadlines.
* Undertake multi-discipline design & coordination activities with all relevant members of the design team.
* Ensure reviews are conducted sufficiently in advance of all deadlines, such that any necessary amendments can comfortably be completed prior to issue as agreed.
* Ensure all designs are thoroughly checked independently by other engineers, and ensure all errors are corrected prior to issue of the documents.
* To liaise with Architects, clients and the rest of the design team, to ensure that efficient and integrated structural solutions are produced on all projects, which are sensitive to the architectural intent.
* Maintain good, clear and proactive communication with all relevant members of the design team, to ensure they are aware of our progress and agree realistic dates of issue.
* Attend design team, site and client meetings, as required.
* Ensure high standards of presentation are maintained in all documents issued.
Person specification – Knowledge/experience/qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering.
* Proven working experience within the field of structural engineering.
* Proficient with AutoCAD.
* Decisive with excellent critical thinking skills.
Personal attributes and skills required to perform in the job effectively – Ability to:
* Demonstrate strong commercial awareness.
* Employ effective communication skills, both verbal, written and by email.
* Establish effective relationships with clients and fellow team members.
* Work methodically and accurately.
* Work well on own initiative and as part of a team.
* Multi-task, prioritise and manage time effectively.
* Be flexible to meet deadlines.
* Remain calm when under pressure.
* Have a ‘can do’ attitude.
* Think outside of the box.
What to do next:
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