We are delighted to be assisting an established and respected structural engineering consultancy with a focus on conservation in their search for an experienced structural engineer. This is an important development for the regions structural market and presents significant opportunity for talented engineers to forge a rewarding career.

Responsibilities:

- Preparation of reports, design, specifications and contract documents for various projects types focused around; contemporary new builds as well as heritage and conservation works
- Involvement in projects, both large and small, from inception through to completion
- Production of design calculation packages and supervision of the production of design drawings
- Carry out design tasks as instructed by senior/principal engineers
- To technically review designs produced by others and verify completeness to technical and company standards
- Liaising with other engineers, technicians to ensure updates to technical standards are maintained and disseminated to the team
- Ensure that design briefs are completed satisfactorily
- Promote and incorporate sustainable design wherever possible
- Operate the company management and admin system, quality control and document management in line with company policy
- Identify and meet effectively the requirements and expectations of clients
- Be aware of the financial health of project fees and work within the fee of each project

Requirements:

- Accredited honours degree or equivalent in Structural Engineering and a graduate member of either the Institution of Civil Engineers or Structural Engineers (MICE, IStructE)
- Capable of producing simple hand calculations when required
- Good knowledge and experience of using design software such as Tekla TEDDS, and analysis and design software such as TSD and/or Masterseries
- Exceptional organisational and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well under pressure
- Developing skills in specification and report writing skills
- Knowledge of construction, health and safety regulations, building regulations and design codes
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Familiarity of working with DandB contractors, builders and architects
- Able to make decisions, act on own initiative and operate independently in a proactive way
- Effective team worker, contributing to the team and wider objectives
- Comfortable with attending meetings with clients and design teams
- Organise and prioritise your own time and tasks to enable simultaneous running of several projects
- Be able to logically analyse problems from the first principles to determine solutions

This prestigious practice has over 30 years of history and circa 30 staff, the opportunities that present themselves when joining a team at this early stage are clear. As well as a market leading salary, this business offers a 35 hour working week as well as hybrid working