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Senior Structural Engineer

Job Posted: 9 days ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cornwall

Expire in: 19 days

Job Description

Senior Structural Engineer
 Truro, Cornwall (Hybrid Working Available)
 £50,000 DOE
 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Additional Christmas Leave
 Healthcare | Sick Pay | Company Pension | Flexi-Time
  
 The Role
 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join a thriving and ambitious consultancy in Truro. As the business continues to grow, you will play a key role in both project delivery and business development, working closely with the existing leadership team to support the continued expansion of the practice.

 This is a varied position offering involvement in a wide range of residential and commercial projects, from domestic alterations and Class Q reports through to large multi-million-pound developments. Alongside technical delivery, you will have the opportunity to influence the future direction of the business, mentor junior engineers, develop strong client relationships and gain exposure to the commercial aspects of running a successful consultancy.
  
 Unlike larger corporate engineering consultancies, this role offers genuine involvement in project management, client development, fee proposals, budgeting and strategic business growth. There is also flexibility around hybrid working, with potential options available for candidates based around Plymouth or Exeter.

 Key Responsibilities
  
Prepare fee proposals, tender submissions and project reviews for domestic and commercial clients. 
Undertake structural inspections, surveys and site visits before and during construction. 
Produce and review detailed structural designs in concrete, steel, timber and masonry. 
Liaise directly with architects, contractors and design teams to meet project deadlines. 
Manage project delivery, budgets, invoicing and client relationships. 
Act as the technical lead and mentor junior engineers within the business. 
Promote CPD and support the technical development of the wider team. 
Assist with business development activities and maintain relationships with new and existing clients. 
Support marketing, recruitment and wider business activities as required. 
Prepare structural reports for residential, commercial and planning-related projects. 
Monitor project budgets and fee performance to ensure commercial targets are achieved.  The Person
  
Degree qualified in Structural Engineering (BEng or MEng). 
Senior Engineer or Associate-level consultancy experience. 
Working towards or already achieved Chartered status with IStructE or ICE. 
Proven experience delivering projects from concept design through to tender stage. 
Strong technical design capability across steel, concrete, timber and masonry structures. 
Experience managing projects and acting as the principal client contact. 
Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring and developing junior engineers. 
Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills. 
Experience using Tekla Tedds, AutoCAD and other structural design software. 
Commercial awareness and understanding of project budgets and fee management. 
Full UK Driving Licence. 
Right to Work in the UK. 
Experience undertaking Party Wall Surveys would be advantageous but is not essential.  What's in it for you?
  
Salary up to £50,000 DOE 
25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays 
Additional Christmas Leave 
NEST Pension Scheme 
Vitality Healthcare Package 
Company Sick Pay (10 days) 
Flexi-Time Working 
Hybrid Working Options 
Chartership Support & Professional Membership Fees Covered 
Genuine progression opportunities within a growing consultancy 
Exposure to a varied and interesting project portfolio across Devon and Cornwall 
Opportunity to help shape the future of an expanding business 
Supportive, collaborative and non-corporate working environment  Interested? To apply for this Senior Structural Engineer position, here are your two options:
  
 "This is the job for me! When can I start?" - Call now and let's talk through your experience. Ask for Shanice Vickers on (phone number removed) between 8.30am - 5.30pm. 
 "I think I'm right for this position, but I'm not sure I have enough to get an interview" - Click "apply now" so I can read your CV and let you know. Alternatively, email your CV directly to (url removed)  PPDEL

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