Job Details
Structural Engineer – Southampton: £30,000 - £37, 000 + Benefits
We are now looking for an Engineer with solid industry experience who can work without supervision to join a highly regarding multidisciplinary consultancy.
In an exciting recent development, this business has recently opened a structural team in its established office near central Southampton. This position would suit someone who is looking to work as a Structural Engineer for a busy and growing team with plenty of opportunity for advancement.
This team undertakes the following tasks
- Design of high profile structures across the region, including; high rise, commercial, education and leisure projects
- Foundation design and assessment
The business is highly motivated and committed to the delivery of successful projects for their clients. This ethos has resulted in an exceptional environment to work with a healthy work-life balance. As previously mentioned, the Southampton structural team has recently joined this regional office made up of several other disciplines, the advantages of joining a team at this early stage are clear.
Relevant skills & experience
- A minimum of 3 years’ relevant post-graduate experience
- Design experience in all common building materials
- BIM experience would be an advantage
- An ability to deal with clients with minimal supervision
- An ability to represent the company professionally
- Good communication skills
- An ability to communicate effectively and work within a team
- Good commercial awareness
- An accredited degree (or equivalent) recognized by the IStructE
- A valid full UK driving license
A Structural Engineer will ordinarily undertake the following tasks
- Assist and carry out structural design in steel, concrete, timber and masonry
- Liaise with clients, project team members and local authorities
- Co-ordinate whole projects and packages of work with minimal assistance
- Enhance and promote the image of the company by their actions
- Attend site and design team meetings
Remuneration and training
The company will provide a competitive salary, a contribution towards a personal pension scheme and professional membership fees, which are paid for one organisation. The company contributes to regular social events and encourages extracurricular events and activities. A healthy work-life balance is encouraged and as such the opportunity to split time between the office and home is offered.
My client has a friendly and supportive working environment, which has resulted in good morale and a low staff turnover. The company has a strong commitment to training ranging from ‘on the job training’ in new software and design techniques to training programs for Chartered status and external short courses.
This consultancy’s breadth of skills and experienced staff creates an excellent environment for new staff to undertake varied and rewarding tasks and expand their knowledge and skills.
