Overview

The purpose of this role is to provide pro-active supporting function to the senior level engineering staff. To manage projects, Senior Engineers, Graduates and Technicians during the day to day running of projects, including being aware of the financial aspects/ targets of assigned projects while being a main point of contact for the client and project consultants and technical lead for the design team. This is an opportunity to work on a variety of in a variety of sectors, including heritage projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fee proposals for senior management approval, including resources and programme
• Manage projects from inception through to completion
• Responsible in leading the quality and the timely delivery of multiple projects running concurrently, including the preparation of the Design Scope of work as well as the technical designs of projects
• Manage the workload and oversee technical and commercial management of a small team
• Develop detailed methodologies, delegating preparation of tasks as appropriate
• Assess resource requirements at each stage of the project
• Deliver projects within timescale, budget constraints and quality expectations
• Determine the need for and attend project progress meetings
• Oversee the response to design queries during construction phase and attend site meetings
• Communicate project\'s critical issues in a timely manner to Directors and clients
• Set up projects and allocate budgets to work stages
• Ensure financial data is up to date and co-ordinate the timely and correct issuing of invoices
• Assist in the preparation of monthly project workload and fee forecasts
• Actively manage projects to minimise WIP
• Mentor junior engineers and graduates
• Ensure that all project related documentation is kept in compliance to the Business Management systems, processes, and procedures
• Anticipate challenges and project risks and recommend necessary mitigating measures, and where necessary relay to clients
• Take an active role in the development of the Structural engineering group with a view to expanding its client base
• External levels and drainage design
• Deliver projects to quality and financial requirements
• Undertake project management duties
• Prepare and manage delivery of technical reports

Requirements

• Incorporated or Chartered Civil Engineer or nearing chartership
• Experience of development residential, commercial, leisure, mixed-use, industrial and infrastructure, etc
• Demonstrated experience in structural engineering design and construction.
• Good all-round technical design expertise using British, European and international standards, codes and best practice
• Experience in the management of preparation of drawing and project deliverables
• Good understanding of structural engineering theory and strong analytical skills, with proven problem-solving ability
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Experience of preparing detailed reports
• Excellent communication skills coupled with attention to detail.
• Ability to lead design aspects of projects including managing quality, budget, programme and resources
• Ability to lead a team, liaising directly with clients and other design team members
• Ability to liaise with stakeholders

Benefits

• Hybrid working - to give you the flexibility you need
• Holidays: 25 days increasing in line with length of service to a maximum of 30 days
• Enhanced auto enrolment pension scheme - to help you save for the future
• Life assurance - to protect your loved ones should the worst happen
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Cycle to work scheme - discounted bicycles
• Flu and eye care vouchers - to keep you healthy
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 health & wellbeing support
• Help@Hand Remote GP app - to give you and your family access to medical experts quickly
• Platform hosting 1000s of discounts at your favourite retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, leisure & days out venues, gyms and more
• Family & wellbeing policy - including enhanced maternity pay, menopause support, neurodiversity support, carer support, company sick pay and much more

Plus a Flexible benefits policy that allows you to pick and choose additional benefits as below:

• Purchasing up to 5 days additional holiday
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounted dental insurance
• Discounted private medical insurance
• Discounted critical health insurance and more

We recognise that diversity in all its forms including but not limited to race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, and background - enriches our workplace and enhances our ability to serve our clients and community effectively. Our goal is to create a culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work, knowing their unique perspectives are welcomed and appreciated. We actively seek applicants from all backgrounds and want you to get in touch even if you don\'t have all the skills we have asked for - we will support you with the development you need.