Senior Structural Engineer

City of London
8 months ago
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Senior Structural Engineer

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Senior Structural Engineer

Senior Structural Engineer

Senior Structural Engineer

We are currently partnered with a well-established UK structural engineering consultancy, as they look to add a Senior Structural Engineer to their division in Central London.

The Senior Structural engineer will be expected to have extensive building structures design experience across multiple sectors, including domestic, commercial and institutional buildings. To be experienced in leading projects and teams of junior engineers / technicians to ensure projects are delivered on time and to budget. Collaborate with external clients and attend meetings and site visits as design lead on numerous, simultaneous projects. Mentor and assist junior engineers and graduates whilst maintaining your own professional development with opportunities to take on managerial tasks and further objectives towards chartership.

Responsibilites:

Strong leadership skills to manage a team of engineers.
Excellent structural analysis skills in common structural materials including steel, concrete, masonry and timber.
Proficient in relevant engineering design software.
Manage multiple projects effectively to ensure deadlines are met.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with clients, consultants and contractors.
Actively promote and represent professionally QED's core values and our vision for sustainability and efficiency in design.

Requirements:

Minimum 5 years' experience post-university degree qualification
Minimum of BSc, BEng or MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering
Member of the Institution of Structural Engineers or equivalent engineering body, chartered or working towards chartership
Experienced in working with a team of engineers and mentoring junior staff
Experience in design to British Standards and Euro Codes is essential
Structural analysis skills in all common design materials
Proficiency in design engineering software such as Tekla, TEDDS, Robot, Scia and CADS RC
Ability to draw in AutoCAD
Revit skills also desirable
Ability to perform calculations by hand from first principles
Exceptional report writing skills

Company benefits include private healthcare, regular team incentives and socials, generous annual leave entitlement, as well as tech schemes, profit sharing, flexible working hours, as well as paid professional subscriptions.

This is a unique opportunity that is not to be missed. If you think your experience matches up well, please click apply or reach out to Jamie Will at Calibre Search.

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business

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