Senior Structural Engineer

  • Job Reference: MGJP3
  • Date Posted: 26 February 2025
  • Recruiter: Magenta Recruitment Ltd
  • Location: Bristol
  • Salary: £40,000 to £50,000
  • Bonus/Benefits: Salary Dependent On Experience
  • Sector: Building Services, Construction
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Duration: Permanent
  • Work Hours: Full Time
  • Contact: Morgan Gower
  • Email: morgan.gower@magenta-group.co.uk
  • Telephone: 02085473399

Job Description

Senior Structural Engineer – Bristol

Discover a role that promises both professional growth and the chance to make a significant impact. This position offers the unique prospect of becoming the 'right hand' to the Associate Engineer, the sole structural specialist in the Bristol office of a dynamic multi-disciplinary consultancy. This is not just a job; it’s a pathway to leadership, with future hires expected to report to the successful candidate.

Role Highlights:

- Career Progression: Clear and immediate career route to a leadership position.
- Diverse Projects: Engage in exciting projects across commercial, retail, leisure, rail, and residential developments, including high-rise and prestigious landmark buildings.
- Professional Development: Contribute to the business's growth and play a part in shaping the future of the Group.

Key Responsibilities:

- Prepare and check structural engineering designs, drawings, specifications, and reports.
- Liaise with external professionals and clients, representing the consultancy at meetings and site surveys.
- Manage project timelines and performance.
- Supervise and mentor Graduate Engineers and Technicians.
- Prepare structural reports on buildings and other structures.

Skills & Experience Required:

- Educational Background: Degree-qualified Engineer, aspiring to or working towards Chartered Membership of the Institution of Structural Engineers or Institution of Civil Engineers.
- Professional Experience: 4-6 years of relevant experience within a UK consultancy, with a minimum of 3 years post-graduate experience.
- Technical Proficiency: Ability to design structural members in steel, concrete, masonry, and timber. Familiarity with design software such as Tekla Structural Designer, S-Frame, TEDDS, SCIA, and CADS.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce concise, accurate, and technically correct reports.
- Project Management: Experience in contract negotiation, fee management, and ensuring client satisfaction throughout the design process.
- Leadership: Demonstrated ability to manage and lead, with enthusiasm, drive, and determination.

Competencies:
- Strong command of the English language, both written and verbal.
- Ability to manage workload within agreed fiscal and time scales.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other administrative software.

This role is ideal for a Senior Structural Engineer looking to take the next step in their career, with the support and encouragement to progress within a forward-thinking company.