Associate Structural Engineer

Cardiff
3 days ago
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Associate Structural Engineer

CARDIFF

Ref MR50

Salary up to £75k

We are currently seeking an Associate Structural Engineer to join a successful, well established Civil and Structural Design practice in Cardiff. The primary work stream is commercial and social houses, care homes, renewable energy and wind farms, industrial developments and remediation. Our client has projects throughout the UK, but most work is in South Wales and the West of England.

As a project leader, the role will require the candidate to be empathetic and supportive of staff, and they will be confident and engaging with our valued clients. The candidate will also undertake technical design and reporting work themselves so they will be required to have good written and verbal communication skills. They will be highly knowledgeable in the design and detailing of all major structural materials and an awareness or knowledge of:

TEKLA - TSD & Portal Frame
Scia
Tedds
Revit Structure
AutoCADThe successful candidate is likely to have at least ten years post graduate experience and will already be used to taking design responsibility for projects. They are likely to be Chartered but applications from candidates who have a similar level of experience and expertise are welcomed.

In order to be considered for this Associate Structural Engineer role you will;

Experience with design in multiple materials and analysis and design of varied building forms.
The candidate will be working within a mixed civil/structural engineering team. Preferably they will be competent in either field. However, candidates stronger in one are acceptable so long as they are prepared to represent all areas, for example at meetings and taking key actions back to specific designers if necessary.
Ability to manage project finances and company marketing to a high level
The role would be to support a current Associate Engineer/Director.For this Associate Structural Engineer role our client is offering;

A flexible working scheme
Modern open plan offices with free parking
Training and career development at all levels so staff realise their aspirations
Payment of professional membership fees
Accreditation as Institution of Civil Engineers mentor and mentoring for other professional organisations
Funding and time to attend college, and other training
Generous bonuses so staff can share in the success of our business
A generous leave allowance
A pension scheme that considerably exceeds the statutory employer's obligations
Free access to a financial advisor to discuss pensions and all personal finance matters
Free travel insurance for staff and their immediate families
Free health insurance for staff and families including children up to 25 years old
A cycle-to-work scheme
Child care vouchers
Free eye tests
Occasional staff outings paid for by the company (eg white water rafting, go-karting, paint balling), plus a Christmas meal for staff and partners
Unlimited fresh fruit, teas of all sorts, squash, coffees, fruit juices and biscuits
PerkboxInterested in this Associate Structural role please get in touch with MIKAELA on (phone number removed) or email your CV to

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