Job: Senior Structural Engineer, Meridian Business Support

An ambitious, dynamic and highly motivated Chartered Structural Engineer with post professional qualification experience is sought to assist in the management and development of the structural engineering business.

Working alongside an Associate Director, the role requires an accomplished communicator with the ability to influence, motivate and shape a team of civil and structural engineering consultants. With an interest in architecture, you shall be involved in all stages of building engineering projects from strategy evaluation and concept development to detailed design and contract administration.

As a senior member of staff your responsibilities shall include, but shall not be limited to the following:

Leading people and work effectively and efficiently;

Leading single and multi-discipline projects;

Provide technical support and manage the technical accuracy and delivery of those below you;

Assist graduate engineers and trainee technicians and develop their training toward Chartership;

Promoting and developing multi-disciplinary working;

Developing the group's working knowledge of Eurocodes;

Assisting the development of the group's technological approach and deployment on future projects;

Client care and development;

Assisting in the preparation of fee bids and submissions;

Preparing project resource schedules;

Project cost control and effective management of project resources; and

Generally helping the group in the development of vision, foresight and growth.

Key Attributes

Be flexible, willing to question and constantly improve;

Be able to judge economies and see where effort needs to be applied;

Ability to plan and organise work to meet tight deadlines;

Ability to think in conceptual terms;

Ability to evaluate and rationalise risk;

Bring a fresh approach to an industry bound with tradition;

Have effective co-ordination at all stages;

Have an appreciation of other disciplines; and

Have a controlling interest in the business.

Key Competencies

Technical background

Commercial acumen

People management

Project management

Financial management (an advantage but not necessary)

Qualifications:

CEng (MIStructE an advantage but not necessary

Relevant Engineering Degree (an advantage but not necessary)

Experience:

Applicants must have relevant experience upon which to reflect their leadership of teams on major building designs. Ideally, they shall be experienced in all aspects of building engineering, being proficient in structural engineering with some experience of geotechnical engineering and building infrastructure design and detailing, and an appreciation of mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering.

With a technical background to support their experience, knowledge of RAM, CSC Building Designer and similar design/drawing interface packages would be of advantage, but IT literacy is essential. A good grounding as a general practitioner is also essential, capable of proving a history of design and detailing experience in all traditional materials.

As an aspiring Associate and an individual of high calibre, candidates shall have had sustained exposure to clients, designers, contractors and builders. Through the effectiveness of their technical management, the successful candidate shall develop these relationships and become more involved in the management of the business.