Senior / Principal Civil and / or Structural Engineer (Manchester)
We are currently looking to expand the team in our new Manchester office and are looking for someone to come in a make their mark.
As part of a growing and ambitious team, you will have the opportunity to take on expanding responsibilities and play a pivotal role in growing Link’s Manchester presence.
The ability and desire to lead multi-disciplinary projects is a key part of the role, in which Link would fully support this adaptable person in their development across a range of disciplines, sectors and clients.
ROLE OVERVIEW
- Taking technical ownership and responsibility of the production of drawings, calculations, reports and design documents produced by self, or coordinating and reviewing work produced by others;
- Independently using appropriate design / analysis software including CAD and ability to support the learning of others;
- Analyse technical problems, assessing the feasibility of proposed techniques and procedures, and devising new approaches and alternative solutions;
- Solving engineering problems;
- Familiarity with design guides and standards;
- Knowledge of the designers responsibilities under CDM (2015);
- Following and contributing to Link Engineering procedures for completing work to the highest standard and adding value to the schemes we deliver and to the client teams;
- Identify and manage risks within your area of responsibility;
- Supporting other team members in their technical development;
- Attending site visits to review project constraints and the construction process in a proactive manner;
- Leading and managing delivery of appropriate projects, liaising with clients and third parties;
- Capable of presenting and discussing technical solutions with technical and non-technical parties;
- Internal project management including resource planning and financial control;
- Identifying and responding to project commercial risks and opportunities;
- Developing fee proposals and project cost estimates;
- Maintaining and developing relationships with existing and prospective clients;
- Investing in personal development;
- Upholding and assisting with the development and implementation of company policies and procedures;
- Helping to promote the business, explore business development opportunities and support the growth of the team;
REQUIREMENTS
- Recent consultancy experience in the North West preferred
- Masters degree in civil and / or structural engineering desirable
- Chartered or close to chartered with ICE or IStructE.
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES
- Willingness to understand and engage in multiple technical disciplines;
- Drive to help the company expand;
- Ability to communicate openly and clearly with colleagues, clients and third parties;
- Taking personal responsibility and pride for high quality work delivery and be organised to ensure deadlines are met;
- Demonstrating a passion for engineering;
- Comfortable within a hardworking and supportive team environment;
- Ability to problem solve in a high-performance environment;
- Ability to continually learn and develop and support the development of others.
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What Link can offer you?
We’re always happy to have an initial chat about your needs, whether you have a project you’d like some advice on, or you’re looking for a career opportunity with us. Please get in touch and a member of our senior management team will contact you.