Conrad Consulting Ltd Looking for Associate Structural Engineer – Chesham at Chesham, Buckinghamshire Full Time

We are working with a long established and hugely successful multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy to help find them find an experienced Associate Structural Engineer to join their skilled structures team on a full time permanent basis.

They are searching for an engineer with the ability to play a ‘second in command’ role, taking control of their own work but also with the confidence and desire to brief and supervise a small team of engineers and CAD Technicians. The ideal candidate will also be expected to liaise and communicate with external professionals and clients.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing the department on a day to day basis,
• Contribute to group activities by actively marketing the services of the company,
• Seeking new business opportunities from new and existing clients,
• A keen desire to drive the business forward and implement the changes which are necessary for the continued growth and success of the company,
• Responsible for allocating and overseeing the work of Graduate Engineers, Technicians and junior staff,
• Ensure client satisfaction at all stages of the design process,
• Liaise with Group Technical and Production Manager and make recommendations on technical software and or training,
• Attend Contribute to Group activities and make recommendations for improving all areas of the business as and when requested
• Associate meetings on a quarterly basis,
• Actively seek new business opportunities as well as maintaining existing client base.

Requirements:

• A Degree in Civil or structural engineering,
• Chartered or working towards chartered status via MICE advantageous,
• You will also need to demonstrate that you are capable of managing and leading,
• Experience of developing new and existing client base,
• Ability to design structural members in structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and timber,
• Clear understanding of both UK Building Regulations and Eurocodes,
• Familiarity with proprietary design software such as Tekla Structural Designer, S-Frame, TEDDS, SCIA and CADS,
• Have considerable experience of working on a variety of projects,
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal,
• Experience of contract negotiation at a senior level,
• A commercial understanding of fee management is essential.

As well as a good team player you will also need to have enthusiasm, drive and determination to meet the demands of a position at this level. In return the successful Associate Structural Engineer will be rewarded with a competitive salary & benefits package and the opportunity to progress is actively encouraged and supported for candidates who demonstrate they have the potential. An added benefit of this role is that our client encourages an agile working approach with the opportunity for both flexible and remote working to suit individual needs.

If you would like to know more about our client & this vacancy, please forward an up to date CV to Graham Ventham to apply.