Associate Structural Engineer

Description:

We are currently working with a bright, progressive and highly successful structural and civil design practice based in Farringdon, as they look to add an Associate Structural Engineer to their team which is growing organically and sustainably.

You will be part of a team that works in a professional manner, applying your skills effectively and competently. Their approach is one of working pro-actively and enthusiastically with colleagues both internally and from external organisations. You will adopt an ethic of 'team-working'.

As an Associate you will be representative of the culture and approach to work communicated by the Directors through the Business Policies and Vison and Values.

The key purpose of this role is to lead a team of engineers to deliver innovative structural engineering designs on all projects and other activities that meets and surpasses the expectations of the Director(s), architects, and clients in relation to: innovative, sustainable and intelligent design; fee and client budgetary constraints; and project programme/inhouse time-based targets.

The Directors have defined the requirements of the role of Associate as:

To display always strong leadership qualities in the management of teams.
Raising the profile of the company in line with the Business Policies and Vison and Values and to seek new opportunities for work.
Financial and Resource Management of Projects designated to you.
Review and process Agreements and Contracts in conjunction with Director.
Develop and implement sub-strategies in areas of the Company Matrix where designated to you.
Manage team members effectively and oversee the time management of team members on project

The practice has signed the IStructE Engineers declaration on the climate and biodiversity emergency that will assist in strengthening their working practices to create structural and civil engineering outcomes that have a more positive impact on the world around us by adopting the IStructE guidance on their approach to design.

As an Associate Engineer, you will have achieved Chartered status with the Institution of Structural Engineers.

Your core responsibilities will include:

Design of structures to appropriate Statutory requirements and guidance from relevant Codes of Practice, Technical Notes, etc.
Preparation of appropriate documents, calculations, specifications and sketches in line with the company's Procedural Manuals suitable for all stages of the project from concept to Building Control submission and approval.
Liaise with BIM Technicians as appropriate to enable them to prepare suitable drawings for the
relevant stage of the project.
Carry out building surveys.
Attend meetings where appropriate.
Visit site to evaluate constraints on and/or progress of construction and that the constructed works reflect the design intent of the drawings.
Prepare suitable Reports as required.
Attend training or technical seminars where demonstrated to be beneficial to both you and the
Carry out annual appraisals of employees under your management.
Provide guidance and support to Graduate and Project Engineers.
You will endeavour to enhance the reputation and contribute to the success of the business by applying yourself in the following areas:
Pursuing work opportunities with existing or new clients.
Preparation of fee proposals in connection with projects.
General business activities where appropriate.
Drive the implementation, development, improvement, and continual certification of the company's QEMS system

Company benefits include a rewarding project portfolio with several major clients, hybrid workign arrangements, a company laptop and iPhone, increasing leave, maternity and paternity with service, your birthday off, regular socials, as well as clearly defined progression.

This is a unique opportunity that is not to be missed. If you think your experience matches up well, please click apply or reach out to Jamie Will at Calibre Search.

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