Senior Structural Engineer - #1736631

Our clients are a Civil, Structural, Building Services and Geotechnical Engineering Consultancy, established in 1993. Based in Leeds and Manchester, but covering the whole of the country,they are a well established and acknowledged market provider of professional management and engineering design services, working with Clients to achieve their aspirations and plans from initial feasibility and concept studies through to delivery and operation of facilities.With professional staff with Chartered status, they provide expertise in Project Management, Building Surveying, Geotechnical and Geochemical Investigations and reporting, Geo-environmental Investigations and reporting, Topographical Surveys, Infrastructure Design, Specialist Foundation Design, Refurbishments and Flood Risk Assessments, all of which complement the core business of Civil, Building Services & Structural Engineering.

Due to continued progressive contracts won,they now require a

Senior Structural Engineer (Permanent Position)

Salary: Between £40K and £48K depending on the individual candidate’s experience.

Location: Leeds

We are currently looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Structural Engineer to assist in dealing with an increase in workload and the further development and expansion of the team, which is responsible for the structural design of buildings in the commercial, industrial, health, leisure, retail and residential development sectors. The candidate will work on the design of a range of structural engineering projects which predominantly cover the north of England, centred on Leeds, but may include sites across the UK.

The candidate should have a well-rounded design experience with new build projects and include a sound knowledge of foundation and retaining wall designs. They should be proficient in the design of all structural materials. They should have the ability and experience in the preparation of calculation packages to assist other team members.

Proficient TEKLA and TEDDS software experience is essential.

The candidate must have good experience in the preparation of structural engineering inspection reports on a variety of building types and/or structures, which may involve long distance travel to various parts of the UK.

Experience in ‘Roads and Sewer’ design would be a bonus but is not essential.

Experience in the use of REVIT would be a bonus but is not essential.

They should possess a sound knowledge of construction methods, health and safety, and legal regulations.

The candidate will be a Chartered Structural Engineer (MIStructE) or approaching Chartered status. They should be eligible to live and work in the UK and will ideally have at least 4 years previous UK based consultancy experience within this field of work.

The suitable candidate must be motivated and enthusiastic and will possess:-

- Capability to work independently or with the design team.

- Knowledge and understanding of current technical standards, including Eurocodes.

- Management skills in assessing potential projects and preparing fee quotes.

- Good experience in the use of AutoCAD

- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

- Experience in dealing with clients/architects/external project managers on projects.

- Ability to represent the company at design team meetings/site visits.

- Commitment to continued professional development. - Hold a full UK Driving Licence.

In return we offer a competitive remuneration package which includes the following rewards and benefits:-

• • 26 days paid annual leave, comprising your birthday, 22 flexible days, and 3 days fixed over the Christmas period. In addition, 8 bank holidays are provided, and the ability to buy and sell up to 3 days additional leave.
• • Flexible working with up to 2 days per week working from home, with agreement of department head. (Following probation period)

• • Wellbeing Wednesday treats.
• • Early Friday finish – 15:45hrs.
• • Free on-site parking.
• • Contributory Pension Scheme.
• • Chartered Professional fees paid.
• • Enrolment under the "BHSF Health" benefit scheme after 6 months service.
• • Childcare vouchers under the Busy Bees Scheme.
• • Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme
• • Social activities.
• • Annual Bonus Scheme.