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Senior Engineer
Location: Swansea area or Cardiff, South Wales
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 (DoE and Chartership status)
A well‑established, multidisciplinary engineering practice is looking to appoint a Senior Engineer to join their expanding team in either their Cross Hands or Cardiff offices. This is a client‑facing, varied role supporting regional and engineering teams across structural surveys, design, insurance advisory work and regional framework commissions.
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.
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.
* Chartership.
* 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 more.
* 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.
About the Company
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.
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