Principal Structural Engineer - Cheshire, United Kingdom - Fawkes and Reece

Fawkes and Reece

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Cheshire, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Principal Structural Engineer
Residential Developments
Flexible working
Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits on offer

My client are an award-winning developer, delivering luxury residential accommodation UK wide who currently have a requirement for a Principal Structural Engineer to join their Technical team.

The company are a fast-growing developer that design and build luxury living accommodation for the retirement sector.

As a key member in the Technical & Engineering team you will work closely with their in-house Land, Planning Architectural and Civil/StructuralEngineering teams to deliver complex developments.

Principal Structural Engineer
Working closely with the Technical Director your key accountabilities will include:
" Acting as a Lead Project Engineer with mínimal supervision
" Collaborating with the multi-disciplined design team to steer the evolving designs
" Producing conceptual and detailed design in masonry, concrete, steel and timber
" Temporary works design
" Providing structural packages using Revit for costing and tendering along with responding to associated queries
" Responding to site queries and visiting site for structural inspections as required.
" Liaising with the 'in house' construction team to ensure cost effective solutions and practical construction sequence.
" Undertaking Technical Design Reviews of colleague's projects
" Complying with designer's duties under the CDM Regulations
" Mentor and support Junior Technologists to ensure their continual professional development

Skills and experience required:
" A registered Chartered Engineer (CEng)
" A minimum BEng (Hons) in Civil / Structural Engineering (or equivalent), accompanied by a minimum of 6 years proven post-qualification experience in Structural Engineering
" Good knowledge of structural detailing and construction techniques
" Working knowledge of relevant UK and European codes of practice
" Good experience of using AutoCAD and Revit software
" IT literacy with good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
" A strong technical ability and commercial awareness
" Superb organisational and time management skills
" Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
" Ability to work effectively as part of a team whilst using own initiative to work independently
What's on offer
" 37.5 hours per work
" Competitive salary commensurate with experience
" Flexible working arrangements with a mix of working from home and office
" Pro-rata annual leave (26 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays)
" Time off in lieu policy allowing 12 extra days per annum
" Health cover
" Group Personal Pension Scheme (6% employer contributions)
" Death in Service
How to apply
If you are looking to join a reputable business that have strong family values and promote a culture of openness and considerate work ethic through transparent communication at all levels then please contact Deena at Fawkes & Reece for a confidential chat