Overview

SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER - UNDERGROUND STRUCTURES M/F

We are looking for a passionate and technically sharp Civil Structural Engineer to join our Birmingham team and make a real impact on ground breaking bridge and underground structures projects. As part of the global Ingérop Group, Rendel has 180 years of experience delivering innovative engineering solutions across infrastructure, energy, and industry.

Role overview: You’ll play a key role in delivering innovative structural engineering solutions on large-scale UK and international projects, with a focus on underground structures and tunnelling.

Responsibilities

• Undertake and lead assignments in the UK and overseas on underground structures and tunnelling projects
• Assist Market Sector Directors to source and develop business opportunities, produce tenders, and build client relationships
• Develop and maintain a high level of technical capability to deliver the service offerings targeted
• Deliver engineering solutions and report results to managers and clients
• Undertake structural design and analysis using design software across a broad range of structural types and using various international standards
• Monitor staff time and budgets against assignment programme and take appropriate action as needed
• Assist in the management of the design process that may include other related design disciplines/teams
• Coordinate design as part of an internal team and liaise with external professionals and clients
• Assist with organising and managing the technical staff, acting as a line manager as required, supporting staff recruitment, training, CPD and implementation of best practice and procedures
• Support Graduates through the processes and requirements for Chartership
• Maintain strong relationships with other disciplines within the firm

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified and Chartered Civil Engineer, ideally with a postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject
• Keen interest and experience in underground structures and tunnelling
• Extensive knowledge of Eurocodes and relevant national and international industry standards, contracts, methodologies and procedures
• Experience at Assignment Manager and Designer level with a proven record of managing and delivering assignments to programme and budget
• Experience predominantly in large-scale (c. £100m+) infrastructure projects for a range of clients in various construction market sectors
• Knowledge and experience in structural analysis/finite element software such as LUSAS, AutoCAD, Fagus
• Programming or scripting knowledge such as VBA or Python is advantageous
• Proven ability to build, maintain and develop relationships with clients
• Proven track record of business development, delivering against set objectives and achieving company targets
• People management experience, including staff welfare, appraisals, training and development, and involvement in resourcing and recruitment activities would be beneficial
• Ability to identify and act on opportunities for growth on assignments

Additional Information

• What’s in it for you? Competitive salary and benefits package (pension, profit share, medical insurance, etc.)
• Hybrid working options for better work-life balance
• Supportive team environment with a strong focus on wellbeing
• Ongoing training, CPD, and career development
• Opportunities to work on technically challenging projects across the UK and globally
• A vibrant Sports & Social Club with events and activities to promote camaraderie
• Paid volunteer days, language lessons, and more

Ready to build something that lasts? Take the next step in your career and join a team where your work will shape the world around us. Apply now!

Visit our website to find out more: https://www.rendel-ltd.com/careers