Job Title: Structural Engineer

Location: In person, Chessington, KT9 1BD

Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum (based upon 5-day 37.5-hour week) depending on experience.

Job Type: Permanent, Full time

About us:

We are a multi-disciplinary firm of Consulting Civil and Structural Engineers and Building Surveyors, established in 1990.

We specialise in forensic investigations, forensic engineering, and disaster recovery, and our project sites takes us into Central London and into the Home Counties.

Our Client base ranges across varying sectors including; public sector, residential, commercial, and education.

Responsibilities and Duties:

As a Structural Engineer, you will assist the structural engineering team with the design and management of key projects. Your key responsibilities will include but may not be limited to;

Providing engineering services to time and budget
Defects analysis of existing buildings and associated report writing
Inspection and assessment of damaged structures and the preparation of repair schedules and specifications
Development of structural schemes for new build developments
Undertaking elemental design calculations
Preparing reinforcement detail drawings, bending schedules, and structural steel details
Preparation of contract documents for structural repair projects and acting as Contract Administrator
Carrying out general administration and issuing of drawings
On-site survey work
Inspections of contractors' work on-site
Assisting in the provision of and/or providing fee proposals
Dealing with technical queries and providing assistance to junior members of staff
Providing a checking service within the engineering team and across teams
Reviewing other engineers' work for Licenses
Developing and maintaining an awareness of the liability the Company attracts when Design Disclosure Documents are issued, and decisions made
Adopting a helpful and courteous manner when dealing with all outside parties including clients, contractors, statutory bodies, and members of the public
Adopting a responsible attitude toward aspects of Health and Safety in accordance with the Company's H&S Policy and proceduresAbout you:

Relevant Education & Experience Required:

Essential:

A degree in Structural Engineering from a university recognised by the IStructE
MEng or BEng or BSc university qualification - minimum 2:1
Minimum 5 years full time employed working experience
Hold a valid driving license and have access to a car and be willing to use it for site visits subject to the payment of expensesDesirable:

Applicant will be qualified to chartered status either MIStructE or AIStructE or IMIStructE, or will be nearing chartered statusFurther attributes we would like you to have:

Training and experience:

Have experience in design and supervision/inspection of structural works on site including:
Reinforced concrete
Structural steelwork
Structural Masonry
Structural Timber
Foundations
Have experience in the inspection of buildings suffering from structural distress and be able to identify the cause and extent of damage including:
Subsidence
Roof spread
Fire damage
Deleterious material failure
Explosion
Overloading
Experience of managing small and medium sized projects up to £5m
Have a working knowledge of building defects, what can cause them and what measures should be taken to repair such damages (in-house assistance is also provided)
Possess strong technical knowledge and the ability to apply effectively in practice
Show evidence of effective and clear report writing skills and the confidence to make recommendations for further action such as any necessary further investigations and/or scope of repairs and remediation
Be able to draw detailed clear and tidy hand sketches for the purposes of identifying current and proposed construction. Sketches to be annotated with clear and legible handwriting
Demonstrable experience in producing specifications in adherence with current guidelines
Be able to produce clear annotated calculations in support of their design sufficient for building regulation submissions and for relaying information to draftsmen for production of drawings
Be able to produce clear annotated drawings on AutoCAD
Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook etc.
Be able to handle potentially large number of projectsBenefits:

Progression
20 days annual leave plus bank holidays. (Increases to 25 days upon completion of probation period)
Birthday day off. (Upon completion of probation period)
Company pension. (Upon completion of probation period)
Sick pay
Bereavement leave
Professional Subscriptions
Cycle to work scheme
Travel expenses
Free on-site parking
Transport links
Company eventsPlease click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with experience of; Consulting Engineer, Civil Engineer, Senior Structural Engineer, Building Design Engineer, may also be considered for this role