Principal Structural Engineer

Dice Consulting Engineers are seeking an enthusiastic and driven individual to join our established yet growing team in the role of Principal Structural Engineer. The most suitable candidate will be a chartered structural engineer (IStructE preferred, ICE considered), with extensive technical knowledge of structural engineering and experience delivering both new build and refurbishment projects in a range of sectors, for project values ranging up to in excess of £15m. 

The Principal Structural Engineer will be responsible for the management and technical delivery of their own portfolio of exciting projects including education, healthcare, residential, industrial, commercial, leisure and retail schemes. With this type of portfolio, Dice Consulting Engineers can offer prospective employees a diversity in workload and a chance to become an integral part of the ongoing growth of the business.

• Undertake a lead role in the structural engineering design team and be responsible for all aspects of the delivery of projects.
   
• Responsibility for the delivery of feasibility, preliminary and detailed engineering design including full tender and construction packages.
   
• Act as Project Manager / Design Manager in this client facing role, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to budget.
   
• Preparation / checking of reports, structural calculations, structural designs, and structural drawings.
   
• Develop concept designs and be actively involved with all projects under your management.
   
• Utilisation of various computer software programs which will include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), Autodesk and more specialist software such as Tekla Structural Designer, Tekla Tedds, Robot Structural Analysis and NBS Chorus.
   
• Maintaining high technical standards consistent with the project design brief.
   
• Supervise and mentor junior members of staff, offering pro-active advice in relation to problem solving issues.
   
• Knowledge of the CDM Regulations and construction industry health and safety is essential.
   
• Assist the senior leadership team with the planning and management of project resources.
   
• Assist with the development and implementation of Quality Systems associated with all structural projects.
   
• Undertake site visits associated with inspections and/ or site investigation works.
   
• Attendance at meetings with team, clients, and statutory approving bodies. Occasional requirement to attend meetings, public consultation events or planning committees outside of normal office hours.
   
• Consultation with clients, other staff members, and statutory bodies including Building Control, NHBC, Planning Authorities, Highway Authorities, Environment Agency, Statutory Undertakers etc.
   
• Development of fee proposals & bids, and assist new project lead generation.
   
• Manage project change control and negotiate fee variations with clients.
   
• Undertake project cost control and compile project invoices.
   
• Nurturing and maintaining new and existing client relationships, and securing repeat business.
   
• Assist the company directors and senior leadership team to build new client relationships, maintain existing relationships and grow the business in accordance with our growth plans.
   
• Other duties as may occasionally be required to support the needs of the business.

• Educated to degree level in structural engineering, civil engineering or an equivalent subject and/or level.
   
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in a relevant structural engineering role.
   
• Chartered Engineer status with MIStructE or MICE.
   
• Strong experience delivering new build and refurbishment building structures projects in steel, concrete, timber and masonry across a variety of sectors. We are currently delivering projects ranging in construction value up to £70m. The successful candidate will be experienced working on projects of a range of value, size, and complexity.
   
• Experience and detailed knowledge designing to European and British codes of practice.
   
• Possess excellent IT skills with proficiency in Tekla Structural Designer and Tekla Tedds. Experience utilising other packages such as Revit and Robot Structural Analysis would be advantageous.
   
• Able to meet deadlines with strong organisational skills and experience of leading the technical delivery of projects.
   
• Able to mentor junior engineers and technicians.
   
• Experience in a consultancy environment working on multi-disciplined projects.
   
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to represent the business at client and wider design meetings.
   
• Commercially aware and experienced in fulfilling responsibilities with regards to CDM regulations and other health and safety requirements on projects.

• A rewarding annual bonus, subject to individual and company performance.
   
• Option to join our company pension scheme following successful completion of your probationary period, with 5% employer contribution.
   
• Unlimited annual leave policy.
   
• A rewarding company benefits package including cash back on medical and dental costs, paid subscriptions to medical and wellbeing apps, life and critical illness insurance, discounted gym memberships, shopping, cinema and more.
   
• Flexible and agile working arrangements between your office location and home working if desired.
   
• Opportunity to join a growing, vibrant, diverse business with ambitious plans for growth.
   
• Opportunity for clear career progression to a more senior position within the business, subject to performance.
   
• Casual dress and a family feel approach to business operations, including open door policy and direct relationships with company directors and senior management team.
   
• Regular company events and social activities.
   
• Support and training as necessary to aid professional and technical development, including mentoring from company directors and the senior management team.
   
• Annual professional membership subscription fees paid by the company.

Please send your CV and any other supporting material to info@diceconsult.co.uk