We are currently partnered with an outstanding multidisciplinary built environment consultancy as they look to add a Senior Structural Engineer with at least six years of post-graduate experience to their division in Hemel Hempstead.

At this consultancy, their structural engineers create, improve and develop the built environment. They employ sound engineering principles and a broad knowledge base to assess, plan, design and oversee a wide variety of construction projects across the UK. They currently employ a total of 30 technical staff in the two structures departments based at their Hemel Hempstead and Didcot offices.

They are currently on the lookout for a new team member to join the current team of fifteen engineers and technicians at the Hemel Hempstead office. They across a variety of projects large and small across most sectors including commercial, R&D, energy and residential and always have something interesting in the pipeline. Within these sectors they also work on new build and refurbishment projects. They work collaboratively with their other in-house teams to deliver structural and civil engineering, traffic and transport engineering, building surveying and geomatics. There is a strong and supportive team culture and many exciting projects to work on, which creates an environment for constant technical learning and strong career development.

Responsibilities:

• Lead project teams, supervising and training engineers and technicians.
• Responsible for the financial, technical and project management control of all aspects of projects.
• At a strategic level you will prepare an outline brief, visit site, review information including planning history and services. You will prepare preliminary layouts, assist in budget and programming and assess all the risks.
• Prepare technical details for Architectural design and prepare technical specifications
• Liaise and attend meetings with Architects, clients, subcontractors and other professionals whilst carrying out duties and at all times represent the business, in a professional and courteous way.
• Assessing the sustainability and environmental impact of projects.
• Making sure the project complies with statutory requirements, especially health and safety.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Minimum qualification - degree in Structural or Civil Engineering
• Working towards Chartered status
• Minimum of 6 years' post-qualification experience in relevant structural design
• An ability to prepare structural designs in all conventional materials and experience in refurbishment projects
• An ability to take a global view of structural design on a project, identifying potential problems and solutions and providing advice to clients on design options
• An ability to prepare schematic structural designs based on basic architectural layouts
• An ability to speak clearly, confidently, professionally and convincingly at meetings and on the telephone
• An ability to write clear and concise e-mails, letters and reports
• An ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Good commercial awareness

Company benefits include the option to bank, buy or sell holiday, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, flexible working, paid professional subscriptions, regular CPD acitivites, as well as company-wide paid social events.

This is a unique opportunity that is not to be missed. If you think your experience matches up well, please click apply or reach out to Jamie Will at Calibre Search.

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