Structural Engineer

Fantastic opportunity is available for a Structural Engineer in Birmingham. This role is ideally suited to a Structural Engineer with around 3 years experience (give or take). It offers an excellent opportunity to work on varied projects, with the opportunity to take ownership of your own designs (to a certain degree) whilst providing you with the chance to continue in the development of your technical skills and career.

As a Structural Engineer you must work successfully with other Engineers in the team, manage CAD Technicians, and produce designs in a wide range of engineering materials. It is essential that you have gained structural design experience having already worked on range of building related design schemes and have knowledge of designing in common build materials.

Key Duties:

• Undertake appropriate analysis and prepare design calculations, drawings, and reports with little supervision from a Senior Engineer and in a form that can readily be checked by another member of staff.
• Deliver high-quality designs using engineering materials including concrete, steel, masonry, timber, etc., together with soils, foundations and drainage.
• Apply Eurocodes, British Standards, current Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) Regulations, and other design codes/information as appropriate.
• Support Senior Engineers in project design from commencement to completion.
• Produce clear, hand-drawn sketches with annotations as necessary.
• Undertake thorough site investigations, complete inspections, and identify and resolve any issues as appropriate.
• Manage and coordinate CAD Technicians to produce high-quality designs using a wide range of engineering materials.
• Communicate effectively with team members, clients, and other construction professionals regarding projects.
• Represent the company at design team meetings with clients and other construction professionals.
• Offer leadership, mentoring, encouragement, and motivation to junior engineers.
• If not already Chartered, work towards your Chartership with the support of your mentor and colleagues in a regular and systematic manner.
• Keep your professional development up-to-date with IPD/CPD expectations and/or Membership requirements of the IStructE and/or ICE.
• Recognise the importance of clear communication with all members of the design and/or construction team regarding matters of structural safety, and keep up-to-date with information provided by CROSS (Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures)
• Manage your time effectively, and complete and submit your time-sheets accurately in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

• BEng/MEng or equivalent degree in Civil Engineering or associated subject.
• Working towards Chartership with either the Institution of Structural Engineers or the Institution of Civil Engineers, with a clear commitment to progressing towards professional qualification.

Why this role? My Client is a Consultancy who recognises the importance of balance and how it benefits you and the wider business. They encourage colleagues to get involved with company, charity, and sports events and believe enjoying your career is imperative.

With a clear investment in the welfare of their Employees my Client not only provides a comprehensive range of benefits to the entire workforce, but they also prioritise workplace culture by promoting agile working, organising a variety of events throughout the year, and providing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities to nurture your career advancement.

If you would like to apply for this exciting opportunity then please send a copy of your CV to Simone Bacciocchi at Vincera Consulting by following the link.