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“Principal/Associate Structural Engineer: bring your talented and committed leadership to this Innovative, award-winning SME Structural Consultancy. The role is based in London.
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Overview
Our client is a part of a group comprising civil and structural engineers, architects, strategists and designers, who pool cutting-edge ideas and collaborate on a range of projects in the UK and world-wide.
Their award-winning, highly innovative civil and structural engineering consultancy has worked on high profile and prestigious structures, as well as the provision in civil engineering and master planning. They are now looking for Principal/Associate Structural Engineer with over 7 years record of accomplishment including consultancy design and project management.
The successful candidate will be responsible for operation of engineering teams. The primary role will be ensuring successful delivery of projects, aligned to the Project Director’s aims and the company’s ethos. They also expect the Principal/Associate to participate in the commercial management of projects and general business development.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be able to (or the potential with training) to cover the following:
Leadership Responsibilities
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Lead teams to plan and deliver a project as per Expedition’s standards.
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Ensure team’s cohesion and alignment on project goals.
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Coach junior team members and engineers.
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Mentor and assist graduate engineers whilst maintaining own continued professional development.
Project Management Responsibilities
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Plan work, make timely decisions and propose corrective actions.
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Ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery with respect of programme deadlines.
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Exercise oversight over various projects to ensure resources are deployed effectively.
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Estimate and monitor resource requirements using our in-house project running software.
Technical And Design Responsibilities
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Work autonomously and as part of a team.
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Offer creative solutions.
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Be responsible for technical delivery and checking of challenging projects.
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Contribute to internal technical development in line with the strategy.
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Participate actively to multi-disciplinary coordination on projects.
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Be the first point of contact for clients, architects at all levels, contractors or third parties.
Commercial Responsibilities
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Prepare fee proposals, agreeing scope of services and appointments, for approval by the Project Director.
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Develop and foster good working relationships with peers and clients externally.
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Grow into the role of managing client and external consultant relationships.
Requirements
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Chartered Engineer, member of IStructE or ICE.
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Background in relevant consultancy-based design.
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In depth knowledge of all main structural design codes.
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Considerable knowledge of how projects are designed and constructed.
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Proficient in the use of analysis and design software (including or similar to GSA, SCIA, ETABS) and willing to quickly learn to use new packages as required.
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Basic to proficient in the use of 3D modelling software such as Rhino and Grasshopper and willing to develop this competence.
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Good knowledge of standard contracts.
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Background in project delivery of different size.
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Background in project management tool and reporting.
On offer
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Competitive salary and benefits
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Significant training time and learning opportunities with our “future skills” development programme.
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Thriving Trust wide social scene including charitable activities and regular team events.
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Professional Memberships.
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Exposure to a variety of business sectors and range of responsibilities developing and delivering challenging projects.
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Flexible and hybrid working including the possibility to work a compressed 9-day fortnight.
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Service Recognition Awards.
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Private medical insurance.
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Annual Eyecare Plan.
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Life Assurance.
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Company pension scheme.
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Cycle to work scheme.
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To apply for the position of Principal/Associate Structural Engineer, please submit your current CV (ideally in Word format).
Due to high volume, we are unable to acknowledge every application. Bear in mind that if you are shortlisted you will be contacted in 7 days.
All Evan Craig vacancies require right to work in the UK.
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