Senior Structural Engineer

We are currently working with a one of the UK's most respected multidisciplinary consultancies as they look to add a Senior Structural Engineer to their division in London, Farringdon.

This consultancy's Design Division delivers projects across multiple, niche sectors from residential housing developments, logistics, retail, aviation, healthcare, education, advanced manufacturing, data centres, energy and more as they strive to achieve the right balance between form and function when faced with competing priorities around sustainability, materiality, cost and constructability. Digitalisation is at the core of their delivery model allowing their clients and their stakeholders to really experience our designs right from project concept stage and through drawing on expertise spanning decades, industries and disciplines, we assist clients to harmonise design drivers through inspired engineering, architecture and development services.

What you'll be doing:

You will be working closely with the team Director and supporting the project lead. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of design/ drawing production to assist in the technical delivery of projects.

Additionally, you will:

• Collaborate with the team, delegate tasks and communicate effectively.
• Mentor junior colleagues; provide technical advice and guidance.
• Attend and contribute to project/ client meetings.
• Assist with site inspections and surveys as required.
• Undertake design tasks based on expert technical knowledge.
• Oversee and maintain high-quality technical design output.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with external project team members and clients.
• Recognise and manage cost/ time and budget implications and also support in preparing fee proposals.
• Produce detailed technical output using design models and expert knowledge.
• Validate design models and calculations and contribute to technical specifications and reports.
• Manage drawing production and ensuring BIM protocols are adhered to.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and mentor junior team members.

Who we're looking for:

• Ideally Chartered or able to demonstrate progress towards achieving a professional qualification (CEng) with either the ICE and/or the IStructE.
• Have a broad building structures capability with substantial experience.
• Knowledge and experience of undertaking building surveys and structural assessments would be beneficial, as would experience of tall building (15+ stories).
• Competent in relevant drawing, modelling and experienced in the application of relevant design software.
• Strong technical knowledge of relevant legislation and standards.
• Good commercial awareness and project management skills and experience.
• Manage continuous professional development and stay updated on legislation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Company benefits include hybrid working, a personal development plan enabling genuine career development, employee stock purchase plan, as well as genuine diversity and inclusion, accredited ICE and IStructE training.

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.

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