Structural Engineer

Illshaw Heath
3 weeks ago
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We are delighted to be supporting with an multidisciplined, multi-office property consultancy in its search for an experienced structural engineer to join it’s large office in the West Midlands.

This office has an established group of engineers and consultants of various disciplines. This person will be work closely with other staff to achieve innovative, sustainable and cost-efficient buildings.

Structures come from a variety of sectors include, education, aerospace, commercial, residential and manufacturing. This office typically services clients and developments from across the midlands meaning you will have the opportunity to have a direct impact on your local community.  

Duties

You will be responsible for providing a wide range of Structural Engineering services: 

Preparation of conceptual and outline designs for structural schemes
Carry out detailed design calculations to up-to-date Eurocodes
Manage the technicians undertaking detailed design drawings and preparing specifications for tender purposes
Liaise with the design team and client throughout the project and monitor progress and quality during the construction phase
Carrying out structural surveys of buildings and structures and providing advice on any issues that may arise. Analysing and reporting on structural defects and remediation if required
Preparation of detailed design drawings and specifications for Tender purposes. Production of Construction information for issue to Contractors
Visiting sites during the Construction phase to monitor progress and provide advice to Contractors
You will be expected to work independently, although under the direction, and with the support of the Team Manager.

Required Experience

Excellent communication skills, in both written and spoken English
Structural design experience in core materials; Concrete, Steel, Masonry, and Timber
Working towards or achieved MIStructE/MICE Chartered membership
Experience with finite element software packages (TEKLA structures, SCIA design software, Robot, etc)
Ideally experience with using Structural Revit
Rewards:

This role offers the chance to progress your career within structural engineering at a forward thinking, friendly company
Exposure to a variety of projects, sectors, clients, and discipline experts
Ability to contribute to the growth and development of the team approach, adding value for our Clients
25 days holiday
Private Healthcare
Life Assurance
Standard 6% company Contribution
Highly competitive salary
Income Protection
Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work Scheme
Buying and Selling Annual Leave
Gym Membership Scheme
The workflow for this consultancy is made up of 80% repeat business which is a testament to the quality of the work produced. The company ethos is based on collaboration and, commitment and trust.

If you think this would be a mutually beneficial opportunity for you, please feel free to get in touch.

*Full company details will be provided before a CV is submitted

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