Senior Structural Engineer

Senior Structural Engineer

Location:

North Kent

Rate: £40-50 per hour

Contract Length: 6 months (potential extension)

Arrangement:
Hybrid

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join a growing consultancy working with some of the UK's largest retailers and developers. The business has a strong and varied pipeline of work across the food and retail, healthcare, commercial, and residential sectors, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to work on a wide range of technically challenging projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer looking to further develop their technical expertise while working within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

• Undertaking detailed structural engineering design across a variety of projects including food & retail, healthcare, commercial, and residential developments
• Preparing technical reports, calculations, and presentations following site surveys and throughout various project stages
• Collaborating with Revit Technicians in the production of CAD/BIM models and project documentation to ensure timely delivery
• Undertaking site inspections and liaising with clients, architects, consultants, and contractors
• Representing the company at meetings with clients, contractors, and wider industry stakeholders
• Ensuring projects are delivered to a high standard, within agreed deadlines and budgets
• Contributing towards sustainable and net-zero carbon construction initiatives
• Supporting the management of project financials where appropriate
• Working with Tekla Structural Designer or equivalent FEM analysis and design software

• Minimum of 6 years' experience within structural engineering
• Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering (BEng/BSc/MEng/MSc)
• Strong knowledge of structural design across steel, reinforced concrete, timber, and traditional build structures
• Experience working on significant commercial or complex building structures
• Proficiency with Tekla Structural Designer or similar structural analysis software
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
• Desire to progress towards Chartership is advantageous

• Flexible hybrid working arrangement
• Competitive contract rate
• Office based in an idyllic North Kent location with excellent transport links and nearby railway station