Senior Structural Engineer - Shorterm Group : Job Details

Shorterm are currently representing their client based in Gateshead who currently have a vacancy for an aspiring Senior Structural Engineer to assist in managing one of their busy structural teams.They are seeking a candidate to join the management and be part of their dynamic and growing team.The Role;You will be responsible for aspects of design work from conception through to technical approval/completion on projects ranging from £0.5m to £20m. As well as assisting in the operation and running the structures department with further progression welcome for the right person.This role is ideally suited to someone who has the following:Excellent communication skills, in both written and spoken EnglishMinimum 8 years structural design experience in core materials; Concrete, Steel, Masonry, and TimberMIStructE Chartered membership, or working towards with submission within 12 monthsKey Responsibilities;You will be responsible for managing design quality and profitable delivery and will report to the Managing Director.Working within a growing successful multi-disciplinary consultancy and operating across a matrix of projects, responsibilities may include:Overall responsibility for delivery of projectsPreparation of fee proposals for Director authorisationDelivery of scheme designs and input into scheme design reportsDelivery of detailed design including full tender and construction packagesLiaison with statutory authorities, architects, the design team, and contractorsAttendance at client, design & site meetings, site inspections and reportingResource and Management of engineers & techniciansSupporting the Managing Director with team targetsContribute towards producing bids and tendersCarrying out structural surveys of buildings and structures, providing advice on any issues that may ariseAnalysing and reporting on structural defects and remediation if requiredCo-ordinating and reviewing the production of high-quality written reports on a range of projects.Overseeing engineering designCompliance with the duties of Designer under the CDM regulations 2015.Managing client expectations, feeding back any matters arising back to Directors.Mentoring and developing members of the teamPreparation of detailed design calculations to British Standards, Eurocodes and relevant design guidance notes.Day-to-day support to colleagues from other disciplines within the officeKey Requirements:In addition to having a confident, commercial, and professional outlook you will need to have:MEng in structural engineering or a first degree in a related disciplineChartered Membership or Associate Membership of the ICE or IStructEQualitative and quantitative experience in building structures.Excellent problem-solving skillsStrong communication, analysis, technical design and drawing skillsA self-motivated team player with good people skills and experience of managing and mentoring a team.Competent Designer with MasterSeries/Tekla experienceAbility to manage and resource the Structural Team with staff appraisals alongside training and development