Senior Structural Engineer

Senior Structural Engineer

Location: Nottingham

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About the Opportunity

An ambitious and growing engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join its Nottingham office.

This opportunity would suit a technically strong and commercially aware engineer who enjoys taking ownership of projects, building lasting client relationships and contributing to the growth of a close-knit business. As a smaller, employee-focused consultancy, the company offers a supportive and collaborative environment where individuals are trusted, valued and given genuine opportunities to influence the direction of the business.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects across sectors including education, healthcare, residential, industrial, commercial, retail and leisure. From new-build developments to complex refurbishment schemes, no two projects are the same, providing an excellent variety of professional development opportunities.

The business offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements alongside strong support for career progression through ongoing training, mentoring and professional development.

The Role

As a Senior Structural Engineer, you will be responsible for the technical delivery and management of a varied portfolio of structural engineering projects, while supporting and mentoring junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of multiple projects concurrently.
• Manage project programmes, resources and budgets to ensure successful outcomes.
• Supervise, mentor and support graduate and junior engineers.
• Prepare fee proposals, bids and tender submissions.
• Build, develop and maintain strong client relationships, generating repeat business opportunities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to quality assurance procedures and technical best practice.
• Support business development activities through networking and client engagement.
• Share technical knowledge and contribute to the professional development of the wider team.

Project Delivery Responsibilities

• Act as Project Manager and/or Structural Lead on a variety of schemes.
• Deliver feasibility studies, concept designs and detailed structural designs.
• Manage the technical and commercial performance of projects.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, contractors and design teams.
• Review and check structural calculations, reports, specifications and drawings.
• Maintain involvement throughout all project stages from inception to completion.
• Undertake site inspections, surveys and client meetings.
• Liaise with Building Control, warranty providers and statutory authorities.
• Review third-party technical submissions and fabrication drawings.
• Manage project risk, quality assurance and document control procedures.
• Monitor project costs and support commercial management activities.

Requirements

Essential

• Degree qualified in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related discipline with a minimum 2:1 classification.
• Minimum 4-5 years' experience within a structural engineering consultancy environment.
• Chartered Engineer (IStructE or ICE) or actively working towards chartership.
• Strong technical design experience across steel, concrete, timber and masonry structures.
• Experience delivering both new-build and refurbishment projects.
• Proficiency using Tekla Structural Designer.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and technicians.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations and construction health and safety legislation.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.

Desirable

• Experience using Tekla Tedds, Robot Structural Analysis and IdeaStatica.
• Experience managing project finances and commercial delivery.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Annual performance-related bonus.
• 35 days annual leave.
• Enhanced pension contribution.
• Healthcare, wellbeing and life assurance benefits.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Paid professional membership subscriptions.
• Ongoing training, mentoring and support towards professional development.
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing consultancy.
• A collaborative, employee-focused culture where your contribution is valued.
• Exposure to a broad range of interesting and technically challenging projects.
• Regular social events and a friendly, supportive team environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, client-focused and technically capable Structural Engineer looking to join a growing consultancy where they can make a genuine impact, develop long-term client relationships and work on a diverse range of projects.

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