Senior Structural Design Engineer

Senior Structural Design Engineer
Location: Watford - ONSITE
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Structural Design Engineer to join our team in Watford. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in designing and managing complex engineering projects. This individual will oversee design engineers, review technical designs, and ensure high-quality delivery of civil and structural engineering projects in line with industry standards, safety regulations, and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Lead the design and engineering phases of projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and client expectations.
• Design Management: Oversee and review designs produced by junior and mid-level design engineers, ensuring precision, adherence to project specifications, and compliance with industry standards.
• Technical Design: Carry out permanent works design for structures, specializing in structures around RFC (Request for Change) requirements, steelworks, and related civils.
• Preliminary and Modification Design: Conduct preliminary designs, modifications, and detailed calculations as necessary to optimize project outcomes.
• Quality Assurance: Develop and review engineering designs, drawings, and specifications, ensuring a high standard of quality, accuracy, and safety.
• Collaboration: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including architects, project managers, and contractors, to ensure cohesive project delivery and address technical requirements.
• Mentorship and Support: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and team members, fostering growth and professional development.
• Site Inspections: Conduct site visits and inspections to verify design integrity and resolve technical issues as they arise.
• Project Planning: Participate in project planning, risk assessment, and value engineering exercises to optimize project delivery.
• Budget and Schedule Management: Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget while maintaining high safety and quality standards.
• Industry Knowledge: Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices to ensure our projects reflect current advancements.

Qualifications and Skills

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred.
• Professional Certification: Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or actively working toward achieving it.
• Experience: Extensive experience in structural design engineering within the civil engineering sector, specifically with a focus on permanent works design.
• Technical Proficiency: High proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and STAAD Pro.
• Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth understanding of relevant codes, standards, and industry regulations.
• Analytical Skills: Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a strong attention to detail.
• Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet strict deadlines.
• Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and convey complex technical information clearly.

Person Specification
We are looking for a technically skilled, detail-oriented, and results-driven engineer with strong leadership abilities. The ideal candidate will have a proactive approach to problem-solving, demonstrate effective project management skills, and be committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and innovation in all aspects of design engineering.

If you are a motivated engineering professional with a passion for excellence in structural design, we invite you to apply to join our team.

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