Engineer

The role

The Structural Engineer is expected to support the Engineering Line Manager and is responsible for handling projects within own level of authority and providing training and guidance to supporting team members.  

You will be responsible for the following: 

• Undertaking of technical and feasibility studies including organising site investigations.  
• To use a range of software to develop detailed structural designs as well as hand calculations. 
• Liaise with clients and a variety of professionals including contractors and architects.   
• Preparation of contract documents, management of tenders.   
• Resolving design and development problems.  
• Management of budget and project resources.  
• Ensuring that all projects comply with legal requirements including CDM2015, Party wall, Listed buildings. 
• Assessment of sustainability and environmental impact of projects.  
• Contribute to the company’s marketing objectives, targets and initiatives.  
• Assisting director with training and development of the engineering team.  
• Inspection / Supervision of construction work on site under contract, preparation of interim and final accounts, claim and practical completion.   
• At all times to comply with the requirements of the Company’s administrative, personnel procedures and Health & Safety regulations. 

The team

Gateley Smithers Purslow is part of Gateley Built Environment, a multidisciplinary consultancy made up of four established specialist businesses: Gateley Hamer, Gateley RJA, Gateley Smithers Purslow and Gateley Vinden.

Together, we bring more than 600 property specialists together with the property and construction lawyers in Gateley Legal. This gives our clients access to connected expertise across the full property lifecycle, from strategy, funding and development through to occupation, long-term asset management and exit.

For our people, it means being part of a specialist business with its own established identity and close-knit culture, while benefiting from the range, scale and career opportunities available across Gateley Built Environment and Gateley plc. You will have opportunities to work on varied projects, collaborate with experts across different disciplines and build a long-term career within the wider group.

The person

Candidates will be able to demonstrate the following attributes:

• MEng (Hons) Structural Engineering. 
• Experience and extensive working knowledge of consulting engineering, surveying, architectural & planning practices and procedures supported by an awareness of the latest statutory requirements, technical publications and guidelines. 
• Experience in negotiation, supervisory and leadership roles. 
• Experience in working to deadlines and within budgets on large scale projects.  
• Sound mathematical, scientific and IT skills. 
• The ability to think methodically and to manage projects. 
• Problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Knowledge of relevant legislation.