Chartered Structural Engineer

THE ROLE

My client are looking to recruit a Chartered Structural Engineer to join their team in Manchester. This is a busy and varied role providing support to the local and national Engineering teams on a wide range of projects, including structural surveys and structural designs for residential, commercial and industrial properties, as well as providing advice to the insurance sector and assisting with our regional frameworks. The Chartered Engineer is expected to support the Engineering Line Manager and is responsible for handling projects within their own level of authority and providing training and guidance to supporting team members. This position provides a perfect opportunity for the successful candidate to show their ambition, drive and passion for customer service, as well as deliver our values in a professional manner good interpersonal communication skills are essential.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Undertaking technical and feasibility studies, including organising site investigations

* To use a range of software to develop detailed structural designs as well as hand calculations

* Liaise with clients and a variety of professionals including contractors and architects

* Preparation of contract documents, management of tenders

* Resolving design and development problems

* Management of budget and project resources

* Ensuring that all projects comply with legal requirements including CDM2015, Party wall, Listed buildings

* Undertake large value projects independently with sound knowledge of all aspects of professional consultancy services.

* Assessment of sustainability and environmental impact of projects

* Contribute to the company’s marketing objectives, targets and initiatives

* Assisting the director with training and development of the engineering team

* Inspection / Supervision of construction work on-site under contract, preparation of interim and final accounts, claims and practical completion.

* To provide supervision and support to ICE/IStructE candidates to promote knowledge and understanding.

* At all times to comply with the requirements of the Company’s administrative, personnel procedures and Health & Safety regulations

BENEFITS

With support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around our great development and progression opportunities will reward your commitment and loyalty. We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your performance with an opportunity to receive an annual bonus.

In addition, we have a wide range of learning and development opportunities via our Learn platform to develop new skills and progress your career. Our My Flex comprehensive rewards package includes options covering annual leave (and the benefit of purchasing extra days), cycle to work, critical illness benefits, employee assistance programme, group personal pension, health care, season ticket loan and many more benefits (grade dependent).

Finally, with Perks At Work/Home, you can select a host of retail benefits that suit your needs alongside a Community Online Academy, free courses for all from fitness to coding to languages to hip hop dance