Senior Structural or Civil Engineer
£60,000 (DOE)
Southend on Sea
Our client, an award-winning civil and structural engineering consultancy who specialise in façade design, are currently looking for a Senior Engineer to expand their team based in Southend on Sea.
They are looking for a time served Structural or Civil Engineer with experience in end-to-end project delivery, including initial design to the finished product. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of project design work with minimal supervision, ensuring timely project delivery whilst maintaining excellent client relationships. You will be communicating with clients, fellow consultants and colleagues to ensure timely project delivery and great positive relationships. You will also be encouraged to help mentor junior members of the team to help develop their skill set and personal development. In return, you will be well remunerated with an excellent base salary and a suite of employee benefits and flexible working options.
Your Key Responsibilities
Execute and coordinate projects, providing high-quality technical design
Produce technical design information, including drawings, calculations, specifications and reports
Review and approve reports, designs, drawings, sketches and calculations in accordance with quality procedures
Manage the preparation of feasibility studies and reports
Undertake structural surveys and produce reports giving findings, discussion, conclusions and recommendations
Undertake the project management and financial control of small and medium-sized projects
Liaise effectively with clients, local authorities and other design team members
Supervise and monitor the use of computer-based systems to ensure they are used correctly
Supervise and support junior members of the team
Assist in the preparation of bids and proposals
Adhere to existing working practices, methods and procedures
Deliver ‘best practice’
Proactive in self-development
Plan site investigation works
Prepare design and progress reports
Deliver agreed business development targets
Assist the marketing department when necessary
Obtain and review quotes for investigation works
Manage the appointments and work of subcontractors carrying out investigation works
Coordinate work undertaken by external subcontractors
Attend and input at design meetings and site meetings, and record actions
Undertake site inspections, record findings and advise on any required actions
Coordinates design to the brief and approves information deliverables
Develops the Task Information Delivery Plan (TIDP) and manage the availability of competent resources to execute the project
Review the information produced by the Task Team against the brief to ensure that the information deliverables are consistent with the required Suitability Code
Identify and communicate risks associated with the information issue to the delivery team
Review information deliverables, ensuring that the information produced by the Task Team is compliant with the Project SMP (standard method and procedure) before being shared
Your Skill Set
Essential
HND/HNC in civil or structural engineering
An innate understanding of structural engineering, with façade physics being a preferable attribute
Very good understanding of engineering principles
Competent with computer analysis of structures and design of structural elements in steel, stainless steel, aluminium, timber and glass
Experience of briefing CAD technicians
Experience in delegating and supervising
Good organisational/time management skills
Proactive approach to work
Commitment to continual improvement at a personal and company level
Understanding of complex construction procedures
Conversant in designing to British Standards/Eurocodes
Good understanding of CDM regulations and responsibilities of a designer
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work within the ISO 19650 environment and associated processes
Nice to Haves
University degree in civil or structural engineering
Professionally qualified with ICE or IStructE
Working knowledge of SCIA and Tekla Building Designer
What’s in it for you?
25 days of annual leave plus additional days for long service
Individual performance-related rewards
Family-friendly policies, including flexible and hybrid working
Professional development and training
5% pension contribution
Private healthcare
Cycle to work scheme
Electric car scheme
Employee referral scheme
The ability to buy and sell holiday days
If you are interested in finding out more about this exciting career opportunity, please get in touch with us and send us a copy of your CV to (url removed). Good Luck