Design / Senior Structural Engineer

Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire or Bourne End, Buckinghamshire

We are problem solvers first willing to take on virtually any challenge and driven to unlock the true potential of each and every project. We bring the project vision to life through clear and certain solutions and instructions, whether that’s in designing a simple beam or a large site development.

We’re looking for someone who can bring that same focus when they join our young dynamic team.

You’ll be working in a professional design office and can expect to face a steep, but rewarding learning curve. In return we’ll give you the room to grow, and support will be available from our Directors when you need a little help.

Responsibilities

Delivery of a wide range of projects and procurement methods; traditional, design and construct contracts.

Current projects include residential, education, community and health, heritage, university and colleges, and structures for civils based projects such as water and wastewater treatment facilities including concrete tanks, silo bases, deep pits and bunds.

Resource allocation and management to ensure project completion to agreed deadlines.

Key Skills

A belief that you can do it. Be confident and able to tackle new situations/challenges.

Good ability to sketch/draw by hand.

Good working knowledge of designing buildings in steel/ concrete/ masonry/ timber. British Standards and/or Eurocodes.

Able to prioritise the demands of various projects as well as completing individual projects.

Confident in talking to clients/ architects/ contractor clients. Agreeing realistic next steps and managing their expectations.

Requirements

We are seeking a Chartered/ Incorporated Engineer (or near Chartered) with 4-9 years experience.

We believe in recruiting, developing, and rewarding the best people. If you have ambition and drive, or if you believe that you have untapped potential, then we would love to hear from you.

SOLID is proud to be an equal opportunities workplace. We thrive on diversity and provide a safe, friendly, working environment free from discrimination. We choose our employees based on their suitability and motivation for the role, not on the path they have taken to get here.

To apply for this fantastic opportunity, please send your CV and covering letter highlighting your suitability for the role to joinus@solid-engineering.co.uk