Senior Building Structures Engineer

The Opportunity We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Senior Building Structures Engineer to join our Advisory team within Consulting. With shared office space in Birmingham, Telford, Manchester, Stafford, Sheffield and Bristol, we welcome applications from Senior Engineers across these regions.

The role

As the Senior Building Structures Engineer you will function as a team leader, providing and overseeing the production of technically sound deliverables for projects within the Built Environment portfolio. The portfolio may be single or multidiscipline projects.

Key responsibilities include:

To lead a team, producing technically sound engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements, working unsupervised and supervising more junior members of staff undertaking similar tasks

The preparation and checking of designs, calculations, drawings and documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy the overarching criteria of quality, cost and programme. Overseeing the actions of more junior members of staff undertaking similar tasks and taking responsibility for their actions

Responsibility for the commercial success of the projects within their portfolio, controlling budgets and managing the costs associated with the production of deliverables

Liaising with client and supplier representatives at peer level, attending progress meetings, responding to queries etc.

Significantly contributing to the preparation of bids and the general work winning function

Working on site, either on a visiting basis or in a full time but temporary role and including out of hours working

Assuming the role of people manager when required by the business

What you will bring to us:

Have demonstrable building structures experience

Experience of managing a small team, engineers and technicians, providing technically robust engineering outputs (designs, calculations, drawings, documentation).Provision of technical leadership and guidance, ensuring compliance with standards and design governance including familiarity with Structural Eurocodes and Building Regulations

Experience of using 3D CAD software, Tekla Structural Designer and Tekla Tedds.

Experience of managing quality and programme performance across multiple schemes. Professional engagement with clients and stakeholders, to support project delivery where appropriate. Hold (or be working towards) Incorporated or Chartered status with a relevant professional institution.

What we can offer you:

At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That’s why when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers.

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you. Some of our benefits include:  Exceptional personal development, training and progression plans, designed to allow you to shine in your career, all in line with your personal ambition Competitive salary and compensation Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Flexible benefits scheme, including the option to buy additional annual leave and insurance benefits, Cycle2

Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership Our Save with Amey programme gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect,…