Senior Civil / Structural Design Engineer

ICE Recruit; Newark on Trent; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

Senior Civil/Structural Design Engineer

Location: Newark

Salary: £50k-£55k plus benefits

Are you looking to join an international firm who can offer you excellent career advancement and a project workload where you will deliver innovative engineering solutions?

Our client is seeking a Senior Civil/Structural Design Engineer to join our Building Engineering team at their Newark office. They embrace flexible and hybrid working options, enabling a balance between office and remote work.

As the business continues to expand, this presents a unique opportunity to advance your career by delivering innovative engineering solutions for a range of commercial and industrial projects, all while surpassing client expectations.

Sectors:

They work on projects across various sectors, including residential, logistics, retail, aviation, healthcare, education, advanced manufacturing, data centers, energy, and more.

There is a strong focus on achieving the optimal balance between functionality and aesthetics, addressing challenges related to sustainability, materials, costs, and constructability. Digital tools are central to their approach, enabling clients to engage with designs from the outset. Their team, with expertise across industries and disciplines, helps clients integrate design considerations through a combination of engineering, architecture, and development services.

Role:

In this role, you will collaborate closely with the team director and provide support to the project lead. You'll be involved in managing the day-to-day design and drawing production, playing a key role in the technical delivery of projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work alongside the team to delegate tasks, ensuring effective communication throughout the process
• Mentor and guide junior team members, offering technical expertise and support
• Participate in client and project meetings, contributing valuable insights
• Assist with site inspections and surveys when required
• Lead design tasks, applying your technical expertise
• Ensure high-quality technical design output across all projects
• Build and maintain positive relationships with external project teams and clients
• Monitor costs, timelines, and budgets, assisting with fee proposals
• Produce detailed technical outputs, leveraging design models and expert knowledge
• Review and validate design models and calculations, contributing to technical specifications and reports
• Manage drawing production, ensuring adherence to BIM standards

Requirements:

• A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (preferably an accredited Master's degree with ICE/IStructE) or an equivalent Level 6 qualification
• Chartered or Incorporated status with a relevant professional body, or working towards Chartership
• Strong post-qualification experience in a similar role
• Proficient in drawing, modelling, and using relevant design software
• In-depth technical knowledge of industry standards and legislation
• Commercially aware, with experience in project management
• A commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with industry changes
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)

They offer an accredited training provider with both ICE and IStructE and provide professional development opportunities, from entry-level to master's degrees in leadership & management, coaching, and mentoring. Your growth will be supported with a personal development plan and a clear career progression path.

On offer is flexibility through agile offices and hybrid working as a standard, ensuring that your work-life balance is maintained. They consider you not just a number - you are a vital part of the solution.

Have we tempted you? Send your CV to Graham Ventham, and he will call successful applicants for a confidential discussion.