SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER - UNDERGROUND STRUCTURES M/F

Are you ready to lead the charge on ground breaking bridge projects that will shape the world?

At Rendel, part of the global Ingérop Group, we’ve been delivering innovative engineering solutions for over 180 years. With offices across the UK and Sydney, we provide expert design and technical solutions for the most challenging global projects in infrastructure, energy, and industry. Our legacy includes pioneering work on High-Speed Rail, Nuclear Power, Ports, Bridges, and much more.

We’re looking for a passionate and technically sharp Civil Structural Engineer to join our talented Birmingham team and make a real impact.

Job Description

You’ll play a key role in delivering innovative structural engineering solutions on large-scale UK and international projects. Responsibilities include:

• Undertake and lead assignments in the UK and overseas on underground structures and tunnelling projects
• Assist Market Sector Directors to source and develop business opportunities, producing tenders, and build client relationships
• Assist and support the development and maintenance of a high level of technical capability to deliver the service offerings targeted
• Deliver engineering solutions and report results to managers and clients
• Undertake structural design and analysis using design software across a broad range of structural types and using various international standards
• Monitor staff time and budgets against assignment programme and agree appropriate actions where necessary
• Assist in the management of the design process that may include other related design disciplines/teams
• Assist with coordinating design as part of an internal team and liaising with external associated professionals and our clients
• Assist with the organisation and management of the technical staff, acting as a line manager as required, supporting staff recruitment, training, CPD and implementation of ‘Best Practice’ and procedures
• Support Graduates through the processes and requirements for completion of their Chartership
• Maintain strong relationships with other disciplines within the firm

Qualifications

We’re looking for someone who brings technical experience and ideally, you’ll have:

• Professionally qualified and Chartered Civil Engineer, ideally with a post graduate qualification in a relevant subject
• Keen interest and experience in underground structures and tunnelling
• Extensive knowledge of Eurocodes and relevant national and international industry standards, contracts, methodologies and procedures
• Experience at Assignment Manager and Designer level with a proven record of managing and delivering assignments to programme and budget
• Experience predominantly in large scale (c.£100m+), high profile infrastructure projects, for a range of Clients in various construction market sectors
• Knowledge and experience in structural analysis/finite element software such as LUSAS, AutoCAD, Fagus
• Programming / scripting knowledge such as VBA or Python is advantageous
• Proven ability to build, maintain and develop relationships with clients
• Proven track record of business development, delivering against set objectives and achieving company targets
• People management experience e.g. general employee welfare, carrying our appraisals, training and development, involvement in resourcing and recruitment activities would be beneficial
• Ability to identify and act on opportunities for growth on assignments

Additional Information

What’s in It for You?
• Competitive salary and benefits package (pension, profit share, medical insurance, etc.)
• Hybrid working options for better work-life balance
• Supportive team environment with a strong focus on wellbeing
• Ongoing training, CPD, and career development
• Opportunities to work on technically challenging projects across the UK and globally
• A vibrant Sports & Social Club that organises events, games, entertainment, and recreational activities to promote camaraderie and fun outside of work
• Paid volunteer days, French lessons, and more!

Ready to build something that lasts?

Take the next step in your career and join a team where your work will shape the world around us.

Apply now!
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