ALink Recruitment are working with a small-medium sized engineering consultancy looking for a Senior Structural Engineer in their office in Derby.

YOU WILL NEED

* Minimum 2:1 BSc/BEng in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent

* At least 3 years post qualification experience in civil and structural engineering

* Full UK driving license and own transport is required

* Chartered or near-chartered status with a relevant body (MICE or MIStructE)

THE RESPONSIBILITIES

* Detailed knowledge of structural design and detailing using all relevant UK and European codes of practice

* Producing preliminary design solutions and reviewing with clients as part of design strategy

* Producing detailed designs, calculations and specifications and technical reviews

* Attendance at design, project progress, and client engagement meetings

* Liaising with contractors, clients, third party organisations and stakeholders, answering queries in relation to technical detailing

* Design in all forms of construction including steelwork, reinforced / precast concrete, masonry and timber

* Structural appraisals of commercial, industrial and residential structures

* Management of projects cost and programme

* Management of sustainability criteria

* Complying with designers’ duties under the CDM Regulations

* Produce sketches, drawings and writing structural appraisal reports

* Knowledge of BREEAM, sustainability objectives and embodied carbon

* Supervising the CAD/Revit technicians and junior engineers on technical / construction details and undertaking QA reviews

* Selling, marketing and business development of existing clients and being alert to new leads

ESSENTIAL

* Confidence and ability with team and project management

* Ambitious, committed, and with integrity

* Good experience of structural analysis and design software

* Strong attention to detail and accuracy of own work and that of others working with you

* Ability to supervise and develop a team whilst working as part of a wider team

* Be proactive without supervision

* Client focused approach with good interpersonal and communication skills