Senior Structural Engineer

Company details:

My client is a multi-disciplinary consulting engineering firm based in Sheffield, covering civil, structural, geotechnical, and geo-environmental engineering. They are an award-winning engineering firm, providing a career opportunity with longevity, and an inspiring team to become a valued part of.

Person specification:

• They are looking for their next Senior Structural Engineer to have a Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Civil/Structural engineering (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience.
• You could be Chartered or working towards chartered status with ICE or IStructE. You will have hands-on design experience and the ability to work on multiple projects at one time with excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

Job responsibilities:

• In a nutshell, you’ll be working on a wide range of projects as a Senior Structural Engineer, and have the following experience:
• Concrete frame, steel frame, medium to high-rise design, and existing structures, working across sectors such as residential, commercial, refurbishment, and industrial.
• Using software to assist with calculations and structural design such as MasterSeries, Tekla, CSC Fastrak, or Strand7.
• You will be skilled at preparing, detailing, and reviewing drawings, supervising CAD Technicians in the preparation of these drawings.
• Assisting in the preparation of design quotes and writing reports.
• Supervising, mentoring, and checking work for Graduates, Engineers, and Technicians.
• You will be able to work collaboratively with engineers in other disciplines such as geotechnical and civil/infrastructure design.
• Attending client and project meetings to build relationships and discuss their needs, requirements, and any design issues.

Benefits:

As well as reviewing salaries twice yearly, and rewarding staff based on merit, my client also offers the following:

• A 4% contributory pension scheme
• 2 x life insurance policy
• Enhanced sickness pay scheme
• Generous holiday allowance of up to 26 days, and the option to buy 3 more days as additional holiday as and when needed
• Flexible working with start and finish times to suit your routine - what would work for your circumstances?
• Discounted health cash plan which can help with several everyday medical costs
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric Care Scheme

Additionally, they encourage all their staff to engage in more than just engineering, offering a range of activities from sports teams and social events to community projects and fundraising. The company has grown through continually investing in the development of their staff and teams. They offer staff a full spectrum of project experience encouraging all staff to grow their knowledge and engineering experience. They pride themselves on their hands-on approach to your professional and technical development with in-house professional development schemes.