Associate Structural Engineer

Associate Structural Engineer:
Superb opportunity to take a leading role at a firm within a Large Multidisciplinary Consultancy. This role is based in Nottingham.

Our client is a reputable engineering consultancy providing integrated engineering services throughout the UK. They take pride in providing clients with the most cost effective and sustainable solutions through an efficient professional approach with a personal touch.

Their 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.

Alongside the advantages of being part of a global leader in integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business, this firm retains the benefits of a small and friendly company, and this position would suit an Engineer who may be looking for a good work/life balance and enjoys working in a small team.

• 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 meeting 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 for the team 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 IStructE or similar (desirable)
• 10+ years post graduate background, preferably in design consultancy for residential/commercial/industrial projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Track record 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

• Competitive salary 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

All Evan Craig vacancies require right to work in the UK.