Structural Engineer
- Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
- Location: Gateshead, UK
- Contract: Permanent
We are looking for a Structural Engineer to join our dynamic and growing clients team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for design work from conception to technical approval/completion on projects valued between £0.5m and £20m. This role offers the opportunity for further progression and is ideally suited for someone with excellent communication skills and a minimum of 8 years of structural design experience.
Day to Day of the Role:
- Manage design quality and profitable delivery of projects.
- Prepare fee proposals for Director authorisation.
- Deliver scheme designs and detailed design including full tender and construction packages.
- Liaise with statutory authorities, architects, the design team, and contractors.
- Attend client, design, and site meetings, conduct site inspections and reporting.
- Manage resources and oversee engineers & technicians.
- Support the Managing Director with team targets and contribute towards producing bids and tenders.
- Conduct structural surveys, analyse and report on structural defects, and provide remediation if required.
- Oversee engineering design and ensure compliance with the CDM regulations 2015.
- Mentor and develop team members.
- Prepare detailed design calculations to British Standards, Eurocodes and relevant design guidance notes.
- Provide day-to-day support to colleagues from other disciplines within the office.
- Engage in other business development activities such as identifying opportunities and networking.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- BEng or MEng in Structural Engineering (or related discipline).
- Chartered Membership or Associate Membership of the ICE or IStructE.
- Extensive experience in building structures.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, analytical, technical design, and drawing skills.
- A self-motivated team player with experience in managing and mentoring a team.
- Ability to manage and resource the Structural Team, including staff appraisals, training, and development.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on knowledge and experience.
- Work in a friendly, hard-working, and high-achieving team.
- Encouragement to take responsibility and develop professionally.
- Opportunity to make a tangible difference to the business.