Senior Technician, Structural Engineering

Key responsibilities include:

• Work closely with engineers to develop structural designs and produce accurate, detailed drawings using CAD software
• Prepare and review technical drawings and specifications, ensuring compliance with relevant codes, standards and project requirements
• Provide guidance and mentoring to apprentices
• Support effective project planning and resource management to help deliver work on time and within budget
• Liaise confidently with clients, contractors and other stakeholders to support successful project delivery
• At least 10 years’ experience in a consultancy environment
• Proficiency in industry-standard software, including AutoCAD, Revit and Tekla, together with experience of working in a Common Data Environment (CDE)
• A strong understanding of structural engineering principles, relevant building codes and industry standards
• A strong understanding of Building Information Modelling (BIM)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Previous experience within a UK-based consultancy
• Advanced capability in structural design and detailing software
• Knowledge of sustainable design practices in structural engineering
• Meticulous, with a strong focus on technical accuracy and quality
• A critical thinker who can solve complex engineering challenges
• Collaborative and willing to share knowledge and support colleagues
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, proactive and committed to delivering excellent work.

We offer:

• Opportunity to work with blue-chip international brands across diverse sectors.
• Internal mentoring, training, and professional development programme with access to our Next Generation (Next Gen) initiatives
• Clear career progression within an ambitious consultancy

• Location : Higham Ferrers or Peterborough
• Reporting to: Director
• Reference: HFPSTR
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At Rolton we cultivate an environment where you will be expected to contribute your ideas, add value and play your part in a consultancy that’s at the leading edge, working with globally recognised blue-chip clients.

Our people are supported through professional development and training at every stage of their careers and given the encouragement to achieve their potential.

We offer work experience placements, as well as internal graduate mentoring and training programs aimed at developing individual needs as the “Engineer” with a view to progression to Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or similar.

You’ll have the opportunity to get involved in multi-disciplinary engineering, gain hands on experience in new disciplines to kick-start your career.

The company is fully committed to fair and equal treatment of all employees and applicants; we discriminate on talent and talent alone.

Joining Rolton in 2022, Ryan has recently been promoted to Senior Structural Engineer.

Managing his own team of junior engineers and technicians within our Structural Engineering Service Line, Ryan works on projects such as large residential and commercial schemes.

He graduated university in 2015 with a BEng (Hons) degree in Civil Engineering.

We are delighted to announce that Darcy Edwards, Executive Officer to the Chairman at Rolton, has joined BEFA as a Young Leader. The appointment builds on Peter Rolton’s position on BEFA’s Strategic Advisory Board, giving Rolton a unique opportunity to contribute at two critical levels: through established industry leadership and through the experience, priorities, and fresh ideas of the next generation.

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