Senior / Principal Civil and / or Structural Engineer

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 small (but ambitious) team, we are looking for a well rounded person with the enthusiasm and motivation to grow into an expanding role, supporting our technical delivery.

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.

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.

Skills and behavioural attributes needed

• 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 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;
• Ability to continually learn and develop.

Responsibilities include

• Taking technical ownership 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;
• 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;
• 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;
• 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 and explore business development opportunities 

This is a new role and as such the successful candidate will be involved in shaping it to support the growth plans of the business.

Does this opportunity sounds like it could be for you? Get in touch with us!