Associate Structural Engineer

Associate Structural Engineer

Due to continued growth, Travis Baker Ltd, part of the RSK Group are recruiting for an Associate Structural Engineer to join the team based in Nottingham. This is a full time, permanent role.

Travis Baker has a highly experienced team made up of professional civil and structural engineering staff with many years’ experience in the assessment, design and construction of major development projects. Our engineers typically evaluate the land use constraints in support of the site acquisition and planning process. In this role, you will have exposure to a variety of different projects in an environment that encourages professional development wherever possible.

• Supervision and mentoring of Structures Engineering team
• Preparation of design deliverables
• Drawings in AutoCAD
• Hand drawn sketches – as appropriate to design stage
• Specification Documents
• 3rd Party Agreement Information – requirements of the Statutory Authority
• Production of calculations for both hand and computer aided design software relating to both foundations and superstructure
• Providing technical oversight and support to engineering team delivering structural outputs such as foundation design solutions, RC details and superstructure calculations
• Site visits – inspection/defect reports
• General understanding and appreciation of earthwork and ground stabilisation specifications and methodologies
• Track record of managing projects to timescale and budget
• Client liaisons and meetings as appropriate
• Leading on, with support from Directors, on the structures Business Development / Growth strategy to target, secure and/or develop client and project opportunities
• Leading on, with support from Directors, on the growth and recruitment strategy to support the growing project requirements
• Working with the Directors to produce fee proposals
• Timesheets and various in-house quality control procedures
• In addition to your normal duties, you may occasionally be required to undertake additional work necessary to meet the needs of the business, without additional remuneration

• MEng/MSc/BEng/BSc Hons Civil or Civil and Structural Engineering
• Professional Membership with ICE or IStruct
  
  E or similar (desirable)
• 10+ years post graduate experience preferably in design consultancy for residential/commercial/industrial projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience of team leading and/or client facing roles
• Great team-working and personable approach to clients
• Able to effectively manage and prioritise workload
• Highly organised, self-motivated and proactive individual, with an ability to work autonomously as well as within a team
• Skills in report writing, stakeholder engagement, and an ability to communicate across all levels, both written and verbally is essential
• Candidates must be willing to spend time on site and occasional stays away from home
• Full UK driving licence preferred

• £commensurate with experience
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, childcare vouchers and gym memberships
• Regular training and career development
• ‘Family-feel’ atmosphere
• Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

Travis Baker is a UK-based civil, structural, geo-environmental and engineering consultancy. We are a 40-plus team working from offices in Birmingham and Nottingham with UK-wide coverage. Our skilled engineers specialise in geo-environmental, civil and structural engineering. They work to provide our clients with the most cost-effective and sustainable solutions. Our industry success and track record are reinforced by significant repeat business from our diverse client base, including Redrow, Bloor Homes, Barratt Homes, Persimmon, Taylor Wimpey, Miller Homes, Bellway and Keepmoat Homes.

Our working approach is aligned with RSK and client-focused. Our projects are managed through a sound technical base, with a…