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Senior Structural Engineer sought at this friendly and reputable SMS Structural Consultancy. The role is based in Poole.
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Overview
Our client is a friendly, close-knit partnership of structural and civil engineers delivering on a variety of projects ranging from extensions and single properties up to housing estates, schools, industrial estates.
They are now seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to take a leading role within their Poole team, helping to deliver and maintain the highest quality structural engineering outcomes across a diverse range of projects, while helping to develop junior engineers.
Responsibilities
Providing technical design best practice with other engineers, architects and contractors for building projects.
Responsible for the production of technical design information, including drawings, calculations, specifications and reports
Liaising with clients, local authorities and other team members
The project management and financial control of a range of projects
Assisting in the preparation of bids and fee proposals
Mentoring junior engineers
Developing business with new and existing clients
Designing in all the primary construction materials: steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and timber
Learning to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the use of the above materials for specific projects.
Requirements
Preferably Chartered (or Associate/Incorporated Engineer) or a minimum of 5 years’ relevant track record and working towards professional status
Track record of leading and managing small teams, delegating and supervising the work of team members and acting as a mentor for junior members to develop their technical skills
Track record in liaising with clients, associated professionals and other disciplines team members on all relevant aspects of projects
Background designing all the primary construction materials: steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and timber and able to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the use of these materials for specific projects
Track record carrying out structural appraisals on buildings and producing written reports, including for basement impact assessments, listed building applications and house purchases
Competent in using a variety of methods of analysis and media, including traditional hand calculations and computer analysis using proprietary software, to solve structural engineering problems
Knowledge, use of and review of appropriate Eurocodes, British Standards and specifications and applying these to the structural design of projects
Knowledge and track record involving construction techniques, construction plant and machinery, temporary support systems, construction programming and sequencing – ideally having had a period of site work on one or more construction projects.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Good understanding of the CDM 2015 Regulations
Able to assist during the construction stage, including site inspections
Track record of working on new development projects and/or existing buildings
Full Uk driving licence
On offer
Competitive Salary
First-class working environment in a coastal location, close to Poole Town Centre
Flexible working (after initial 6 months’ probation period)
Pension Scheme & Health Benefits
Payment of professional fees and reasonable training costs.
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To apply for the position of Senior Structural Engineer, please submit your current CV (ideally in Word format).
Due to high volume, we are unable to acknowledge every application. Bear in mind that if you are shortlisted you will be contacted in 7 days.
All Evan Craig vacancies require right to work in the UK.
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