Job Description

Senior Structural Engineer

Location: North Kent
Rate: £40-50 per-hour
Contract Length: 6 months (potential extension)
Arrangement: Hybrid

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join a growing consultancy working with some of the UK's largest retailers and developers. The business has a strong and varied pipeline of work across the food and retail, healthcare, commercial, and residential sectors, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to work on a wide range of technically challenging projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer looking to further develop their technical expertise while working within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

The Role

Undertaking detailed structural engineering design across a variety of projects including food & retail, healthcare, commercial, and residential developments
Preparing technical reports, calculations, and presentations following site surveys and throughout various project stages
Collaborating with Revit Technicians in the production of CAD/BIM models and project documentation to ensure timely delivery
Undertaking site inspections and liaising with clients, architects, consultants, and contractors
Representing the company at meetings with clients, contractors, and wider industry stakeholders
Ensuring projects are delivered to a high standard, within agreed deadlines and budgets
Contributing towards sustainable and net-zero carbon construction initiatives
Supporting the management of project financials where appropriate
Working with Tekla Structural Designer or equivalent FEM analysis and design software

Requirements

Minimum of 6 years' experience within structural engineering
Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering (BEng/BSc/MEng/MSc)
Strong knowledge of structural design across steel, reinforced concrete, timber, and traditional build structures
Experience working on significant commercial or complex building structures
Proficiency with Tekla Structural Designer or similar structural analysis software
Excellent communication and client-facing skills
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
Desire to progress towards Chartership is advantageous

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working arrangement
Competitive contract rate
Office based in an idyllic North Kent location with excellent transport links and nearby railway station

Apply

If you interested in this role, apply with a most updated CV or call the number below for more information.

Footnote

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location, or seniority does not suit you specifically, then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, and our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call James Gillespie at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
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