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Senior Structural Engineer

Chelmsford
3 weeks ago
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Calling all Senior Structural Engineers!

Here at Blueprint Recruitment, we are looking for a skilled Senior/Principal Structural Engineer to join a well-established consulting engineering firm, in a permanent position. The successful candidate will be required to work on-site from our client's office, near Chelmsford, 5 days a week. This is an incredible opportunity to work on a variety of large-scale projects from a range of sectors, such as residential, commercial, and public buildings, creating and developing designs with a supportive team.

-Competitive salary ranging from £55,000-£65,000 (depending on experience).

-Company pension scheme, generous annual leave, and ongoing career development opportunities.

Responsibilities:

-Manage and lead structural engineering projects from concept to completion.

-Provide technical oversight and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.

-Liaise with clients, architects, and contractors to ensure project requirements are met.

-Prepare and review detailed calculations, drawings, and specifications.

-Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulations.

-Attend site visits and inspections as required.

What We Are Looking For:

-Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (MEng preferred).

-Ideally Chartered or near-chartered status with ICE or IStructE.

-Extensive experience with low rise and medium rise residential projects, and a considerable amount of experience leading teams.

-Proficiency in design software such as Tekla, Tedds, Robot, or similar.

-Strong understanding of UK building regulations and standards.

-Excellent communication and leadership skills, with an ability to manage projects within a limited deadline and budget

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