Senior Structural Engineer

Job Title:

Senior Structural Design Engineer Division:
Rail/Bridges

Location:

Manchester, UK About Us

Ayesa Engineering is a global engineering consultancy with over 13,000 employees, where our UK & Ireland business combines international strength with the agility and autonomy of an SME.

With a presence in 40 countries, Ayesa Engineering has built a strong international reputation across a diverse range of engineering disciplines. Our expertise includes water and flood infrastructure, transportation, marine and coastal engineering, geoscience, environmental services, energy, and building structures.

Our UK & Ireland teams deliver technically challenging, varied projects that develop broad expertise without confining people to narrow roles, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful local impact while benefiting from the stability, knowledge, and career opportunities of a well-established global organisation.

• Take technical responsibility for the delivery of structural design solutions across a range of rail, bridge and infrastructure projects.
• Lead and contribute to the preparation of structural calculations, detailed designs, drawings, specifications and technical reports.
• Apply sound engineering judgement to develop practical, cost-effective and technically robust design solutions.
• Work independently on technically challenging projects while providing technical guidance and support to less experienced engineers.
• Undertake design reviews and checking activities to ensure technical quality, compliance and accuracy.
• Coordinate structural design activities with other disciplines, including civil, geotechnical, environmental and project management teams.
• Liaise directly with clients, contractors and other project stakeholders, providing technical advice and contributing to project discussions and meetings.
• Support Technical Leads with the planning, delivery and management of structural engineering commissions.
• Identify technical risks, design constraints and opportunities and contribute to the development of appropriate engineering solutions.
• Support the preparation of fee proposals, scopes of work and technical submissions where required.
• Maintain awareness of project budgets, programmes and deliverables to support successful project delivery.
• Monitor processes and outputs to ensure compliance with relevant safety, legal, ethical and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement within the Rail & Bridges team and support the development of engineering standards and best practice.
• Manage projects in compliance with Ayesa Engineering's Integrated Management System (IMS).
• Represent and promote Ayesa in a professional manner and develop effective working relationships with clients and potential clients.

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
• Typically 5-8+ years' experience in structural design engineering.
• Chartered Member of the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), or actively working towards Chartership.
• Demonstrable experience delivering structural design projects from concept through to detailed design and construction.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinating structural design with other technical disciplines.
• Strong experience in delivering structural engineering solutions, calculations, drawings, specifications and technical reports for complex engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of structural behaviour and the application of engineering principles to complex design challenges.
• Detailed knowledge and practical application of current British Standards, Eurocodes and other relevant design standards.
• Experience in the design and assessment of bridges, rail infrastructure and other civil engineering structures.
• Experience in the design and assessment of reinforced concrete, steel and other structural materials.
• Ability to independently develop technically robust and commercially viable engineering solutions.
• Experience reviewing and checking structural calculations, drawings and technical documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues and project stakeholders and build positive working relationships.
• Experience supporting, mentoring and developing graduate and junior engineers.
• Good understanding of project delivery, programme, budget and commercial considerations.
• Commitment to Continued Professional…