Senior/Associate Structural Engineer

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Senior/Associate Structural Engineer
This is a hybrid role - 3 days in the London office a week
To support our ambitious growth plans, we have a great opportunity to join our Building and Real Estate Division. SOCOTEC's Engineering and Safety teams provide an award-winning, flexible and forward-thinking approach, as well as a high level of technical capability, providing our clients with cost-effective and practical solutions for the full range of Engineering problems. We're looking for a proactive, flexible, and reliable Associate Director - Structural Engineering to join our London office, with experience in a similar role and who possesses a recognised structural engineering qualification. Working across a variety of projects both autonomously and as part of a wider team, tasks you will be required to undertake as part of your role include (but are not limited to):
Provide a very high level of service to our customers:
Undertake technical due diligence, compliance audits and 3rd party reviews
Undertake structural investigations and assessments
Develop structural strategies, design and associated mark-ups for various buildings and infrastructure projects
Provide advisory support and carry out site visits during construction stage and building investigations
Maintain and manage strong client relationships and identify business development opportunities
Support and determine solutions to engineering problems
Prepare technical notes and reports
Have a clear understanding of structural engineering issues (including fire and façade), and provide well supported engineering solutions through the selection of appropriate methods and tools
Manage projects from inception to completion and be responsible for the associate invoicing
Be familiar with all relevant legislation and ensure that procedures are updated accordingly
Identify new work opportunities with clients and other professionals, engage actively with potential clients and prepare/review fee proposal letters
Work within a team environment and be able to instruct (Junior) Structural Engineers and support staff in their work as well as provide support to other discipline Directors and Associates when required
Contribute to the development of the company so as to enhance its reputation by attending or organising conferences, panels, seminars and CPD sessions
Here at SOCOTEC, we deliver excellence to our customers by recruiting and retaining the very best industry talent. To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:
Qualifications & Accreditation:
A bachelor's or master's degree in engineering (structural, civil, or similar field)
A postgraduate structural engineering qualification (certificate, diploma, or masters)
Have achieved chartership with Institute of Structural Engineers (or applying)
Competencies:
At least eight years' experience in structural engineering
At least two years' experience in management
To be passionate about structural engineering
Confident communicator, good customer service skills
Self-motivated, able to prioritise and work on own initiative, as well as following instructions and working as part of a team
Numerate, and organised with attention to detail
Professional appearance and behavior
Flexible and adaptable to meet customer needs and changing priorities
Reliable, punctual, honest and trustworthy
SOCOTEC is the UK's leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services. We offer an unrivalled range of technical expertise and services throughout the UK and worldwide. By joining us, you'll be part of an 1,800+ strong team, where we will provide you with both the flexibility and a host of opportunities. We are committed to personal and professional development, and you will be supported and mentored at every step of your journey with us. You will join a large team of industry-leading, expert professionals and receive exposure to some of the best opportunities and challenges available.
As well as a competitive salary, we can offer you a wide range of benefits including, up to 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more. Where applicable we also offer an electric car scheme , employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes and enhanced company pension.
Think you've got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.
Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.
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