Senior Structural Engineer, Forensic Engineering

Job Description

Senior Structural Engineer, Forensic Engineering

JOB SPECIFICS:

• Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 (negotiable on experience)
• Package: Competitive (subject to location, skills, experience, and track record)
• Location: Mainly remote, home working with a satellite office in London
• Travel: remit with flexibility and willingness to travel as required

A market-leading provider of operational risk, compliance, and safety solutions is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer, Forensic Engineering. This role involves delivering top-tier structural engineering solutions in the Built Environment, supporting clients with their duties under the Building Safety Act 2022.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Work with a prestigious and diverse range of clients
• Exposure to complex designs and landmark buildings
• Opportunity to grow and develop within a team of industry-leading professionals
• Benefits including Private Healthcare, 5% matched pension plan, 4x salary life cover, 25 days holiday (with option to increase), and Perkpal - perks and reward program
• Social events with colleagues
• Professional Membership reimbursement
• Excellent career development opportunities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a Senior Structural Engineer, Forensic Engineering within the Professional Services Team, you will:

• Work with a team of fire safety and structural engineering specialists
• Conduct forensic investigations of existing buildings
• Write summaries of existing structural engineering information
• Support the development of building safety case reports
• Conduct site inspections and provide reports
• Review systematic risk assessments under requirement A3 of the Building Regulations
• Interpret data from external wall investigations
• Monitor projects and apply relevant regulations, guidance, and best practices to ensure structural safety in buildings

IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Experience in a Structural Engineering Consultancy
• Skills in structural scheme design, optioneering, and justification of structural options
• Ability to perform hand calculations and interpret FEA software output
• Knowledge of disproportionate collapse solutions and detail drawings
• Experience as the main point of contact in multi-million-pound projects, ideally residential
• Extensive knowledge of structural refurbishment works and major extensions
• Awareness of the Building Safety Act, including the Gateway 2 & 3 process (advantageous)
• Sound knowledge of structural safety and engineering guidance, especially in the residential sector
• Knowledge of external wall systems and façade engineering principles
• Ability to advise on regulatory compliance
• Knowledge of geotechnics and structural fire protection
• Ability to design and specify structural remedial works for existing buildings

QUALIFICATIONS, MEMBERSHIPS, AND EXPERIENCE:

• BSc / BEng / MSc / MEng in Structural Engineering or relevant subject
• Membership in a relevant institution (e.g., IStructE, ICE)
• Ideally Chartered or working towards Chartership
• Minimum 8 years of experience

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Experience with structural engineered new build, extension, and refurbishment works, ideally residential high-rise
• Excellent communication and report writing skills
• Drive and ambition to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects
• Understanding of the legal framework, responsibilities, and accountabilities in building operations
• Knowledge of risk management in buildings
• Collaborative approach to work with internal stakeholders

If you are a Senior Structural Engineer, Forensic Engineering looking for a new challenge, this is an excellent opportunity to join a leading team and make a significant impact in the field of building safety. Apply now to become a Senior Structural Engineer, Forensic Engineering and take the next step in your career.