Role: Structural Engineer, Full Time, Permanent.

Background to appointment:

GCA Consulting are a well-established multi-disciplinary firm, with a diverse workload of £1-15m schemes. We have a vacancy for a project delivery role delivering Structural Engineering designs and managing the production of information for our clients.

Work would be undertaken under the direction of a Structural Director and depending on experience, management of junior engineers may be required. We seek a candidate with experience of design in all materials, to take a positive lead in delivering a wide range of interesting, varied regional projects.

The role would suit an experienced (3-8 years) technical engineer with ambitions to progress their career to an Associate level. Full support will be provided to achieve their potential within a supportive and friendly environment. Experience of undertaking structural surveys would be an advantage.

A part-time role would be considered for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities associated with the role are as follows:

• Providing detailed technical input and ensuring quality of work output on projects requiring Detailed Structural Engineering Design.
• Report writing.
• To be involved in business development with a focus on the quality and interest of new business.
• Managing projects autonomously.
• To liaise with the client to agree the project specification, the timescale, the fee and the terms of engagement.
• To ensure that the project is undertaken to the specified budget and that all project-related fees and disbursements are accurately recorded and expediently recovered.

Candidates should meet the majority of the following criteria:

• Expertise in a range of relevant analytical software packages.
• Recent experience of detailed design for a variety of Structural Projects.
• Ability to manage time and work to strict deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written English communication skills.
• Ability to supervise the work of more junior staff and sub-consultants.
• Ability to prepare fee proposals and project manage a commission from start to finish;
• Ability to liaise directly with client and with other consultants/suppliers.
• Ability to market the company’s expertise and extend the client base.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to lead project-related discussions.
• Ability to use experience from other projects.
• Commitment to producing high quality work and to promoting the reputation of the company.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• In possession of, or working towards Chartership of the Institution of Structural Engineers.

Package:

GCA are able to offer the successful candidate the following:

• A wide variety of project work, and an interesting workload.
• Significant opportunities within a growing company.
• A competitive salary
• Pension contributions
• High quality mentoring from experienced colleagues, and assistance in delivering workload from able, conscientious junior staff.