Senior Structural Engineer

Role Definition Job title: Senior Structural Engineer Reporting to: Project Leader/Job Captain of the current project on a day-to-day basis and ultimately to the Senior Partner Responsibilities * To understand the design project * To prepare, and develop where required, calculations, analysis, drawings, diagrams, models and other documents relating to the design * To assist where required in the co-ordination of the internal design team * To take responsibility, where required by the project leader, for specific areas of the design and project development * To liaise, where appropriate, with members of the external design team and other associated organisations or companies * To seek, and record evidence of, continuing professional development (CPD) in accordance with the requirements of the relevant professional Institution * To have thorough knowledge of and compliance with F+P procedures and standards * To contribute, or otherwise assist, as required by the Project Leader or Senior Partner, or nominated Engineer. * Equity, diversity & inclusion (EDI) is a core priority. To support and champion the embedding of this focus as a collective workforce responsibility, EDI should be integrated, where relevant, into all workstreams Qualities and Skills required Essential * Able to demonstrate ability to undertake the above responsibilities * Legally able to work in the country in which the position is based * Recently chartered or shortly to become chartered. * Strong technical engineering skills * Previous experience working in an engineering practice including design and delivery of complex projects. * Ability to understand and formulate design decisions and present for discussion * Ability to use a variety of media in the development and documentation of a design project * Excellent organisational skills * Able to manage sensitive and sometimes confidential information * Self motivated and able to take responsibility * Able to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks * Good interpersonal skills and able to work independently and as part of an effective team * Flexible attitude * Able to build good relationships at all levels, internally and externally * Resilient to cope with conflicting demands, able to prioritise duties and work effectively under pressure. * Able to work as part of an effective team assisting and supporting team members Desirable * Understanding of the engineer’s role in the co-ordination and integration of project information and management * Ability to assist with the management of junior graduate engineers on the team * Understanding of financial aspects of running a design project on time and on budget * Ability to use some of the following: GSA, ETABS, SAFE, MicroStation, InDesign, Internet Explorer, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint This description reflects the core activities of the role but is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties within the group/department may be required in addition to changes in the emphasis of duties as required from time to time. There is a requirement for the post holder to recognise this and adopt a flexible approach to work. Job descriptions will be reviewed regularly and where necessary revised in accordance with organisational needs. Any major changes will be discussed with the post holder