Structural Engineer

We are growing our teams in the London and Birmingham offices and have exciting opportunities for Structural Engineers to join our highly qualified teams.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Undertake and support the leadership and delivery of assignments, maximising fee income
• Assist and support the development and maintenance of a high level of technical capability to deliver the service offerings targeted
• Deliver engineering solutions and report results to managers and clients
• Undertake structural design and analysis using design software across a broad range of structural types and using various international standards
• Monitor staff time and budgets against assignment programme and agree appropriate actions where necessary
• Assist in the management of the design process that may include other related design disciplines/teams
• Assist with coordinating design as part of an internal team and liaising with external associated professionals and our clients
• Adopt procedures for standardisation and peer review to ensure consistency and excellence in the service delivery of the Company's technical work product
• Implement and adhere to Company procedures and best practice in the management, delivery and administration of Services
• Uphold the Health & Safety and Environment Policies across all activities
• Undertake other reasonable duties as requested

KEY EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree qualified Civil Engineer; post graduate qualifications would be beneficial
• Chartered (or near Chartered) in a relevant discipline (ICE, IStructE)
• Working knowledge of structural processes and design, with a particular emphasis on data interpretation, design & analysis, construction and advanced numerical modelling
• Working knowledge of Eurocodes and other national and international industry standards, contracts, methodologies and procedures
• Experience of computer analysis of structures and design of structural elements in common materials i.e. steel, concrete, composite
• Experience should include large scale (c.£100m+), high profile infrastructure projects, for a range of UK and international Clients in various construction markets

COMPETENCIES:

• Technical Skills: Excellent problem solving and design skills with ability to deliver practical solutions
• Communication Skills: Good interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively to all levels both internally and with external clients. Excellent reporting writing skills
• Critical Thinking: Ability to think and act operationally to respond quickly to changing circumstances whilst maintaining a clear view of overall priorities. Ability to work under pressure and ensure deadlines are met, whilst maintaining high quality output
• Team Skills: Exceptional team working skills to be able to contribute to and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, but also has the capacity to work independently to a high standard, as the assignment nature dictates
• Business Acumen: Results oriented with a proven ability to work to defined, agreed targets and priorities

IT SKILLS:

• Knowledge and experience in structural analysis/finite element software such as:
  • LUSAS
  • MasterFrame
  • RM Bridge
  • SAM (Autodesk Structural Bridge Design)
  • WALLAP
• Excellent Microsoft Office abilities (particularly Excel)
• Programming / scripting knowledge

PERSONAL STYLE AND BEHAVIOUR:

• Self-motivated and committed, with a high degree of integrity
• A team player who seeks to positively contribute to the working group with a collaborative attitude
• Convincing in terms of a capacity to translate objectives into effective practical steps
• Able to perform effectively within changing environments; demonstrates willingness and flexibility of availability to meet business needs
• Demonstrates a strong need to achieve, setting high standards for self and others. Committed to the value of own role, takes initiative and focuses on improving business performance