Principal Structural Design Engineer - Milton Keynes

My client is currently seeking an experienced Structural Design Engineer for a Principal level role to join their progressive business and work within the Structures team and service their clients which are located in London, Milton Keynes and across the Midlands.

Join an industry-leading team, they offer a wealth of in-house expertise across a variety of different sectors, with a focus on low to medium rise residential development and structural investigations.

About The Design Business:

Their Design Division delivers projects across multiple, niche sectors from residential housing developments, logistics, retail, aviation, healthcare, education, advanced manufacturing, data centres, energy and more as we strive to achieve the right balance between form and function when faced with competing priorities around sustainability, materiality, cost and constructability. Digitalisation is at the core of their delivery model allowing their clients and their stakeholders to really experience their designs right from project concept stage and through drawing on expertise spanning decades, industries and disciplines, they assist clients to harmonise design drivers through inspired engineering, architecture and development services.

What you'll be doing:

This is an exciting role for an individual looking to progress their career as a Structural Engineer within their industry leading team where they have an excellent reputation, offering a wealth of expertise in all sectors of the built environment. They are offering a broad and varied role within a challenging and rewarding environment where you will primarily be involved in the effective delivery of residential foundation and superstructure projects through to low and medium rise housing and commercial.

Duties Include:

• Assist Associate Director / Director in management of structural engineering team
• Independent management of projects / project team
• Financial responsibility for your own projects
• Preparation of fee quotations / Invoicing
• Management of staff and other consultants
• Further develop the team of engineers and technicians
• Working in collaboration with senior stakeholders and clients
• Site visits and undertake structural surveys, investigation and repair schemes for structures from fires to foundation issues

Who we're looking for:

• To be successful in this role you will most likely have a degree (or equivalent) in Civil or Structural Engineering and will ideally be chartered with ICE, or IStructE or equivalent or progressing towards chartership.

Additionally, you will:

• Be experienced in the design of foundations, masonry, concrete including detailing, steel and timber structures to eurocodes
• Be experienced in the residential market including traditional construction as well as framed structures
• Show market commercial awareness with knowledge in financial management of projects, development of clients and ability to assist in the project appointment process
• Be experienced in structural investigations of low-rise residential properties, medium rise residential and commercial markets
• Preferably experienced in structural investigation and reporting in relation to 'Building Safety Act'
• Be familiar with Tekla software (Tekla designer and Tedds) and ideally with AutoCAD/Revit
• Show strong leadership skills to establish authority and influence both internally and externally to the company
• Demonstrate previous Management experience would be advantageous

What's in it for you?

They're an accredited training provider with the ICE and IStructE - they also offer entry level to master's degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, they support learning and development for everyone.

A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you'll be supported as far as you want to go.

They encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. They need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. They respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You'll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.
They understand the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, they're happy to talk about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you.

If you are interested in this role, please contact Evie Thornton at Calibre Search for more information.

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.