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We are seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join a dynamic Social Housing team and lead the design and delivery of vital housing projects in the Derby area. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on the local community through the management and oversight of residential developments, refurbishments, and ongoing maintenance.
As a Senior Structural Engineer, you will lead the design, analysis, and delivery of structural solutions, ensuring the safety, quality, and sustainability of housing projects. You will play a pivotal role in overseeing technical aspects of various schemes and mentoring junior engineers within the team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and oversight of engineering solutions for housing projects, from initial concept through to completion.
- As a Senior Structural Engineer, ensure all work complies with relevant building codes, regulations, and safety standards.
- Manage technical aspects of projects, including reviewing plans, calculations, and specifications.
- Conduct site inspections and liaise with contractors, architects, and project managers to ensure smooth project delivery.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, supporting their professional development as they work towards becoming Senior Structural Engineers themselves.
- Communicate with key stakeholders to ensure project objectives align with community needs and expectations.
What We Offer:
- We believe in supporting our employees and providing a balanced, flexible working environment. Here's what you can expect:
- Work Flexibility: Enjoy flexible working options with the ability to work from home up to three days a week.
- Work-Life Balance: We offer various flexible working arrangements such as flexitime, compressed hours, annualized hours, job share, and reduced hours.
- Generous Annual Leave: 23-32 days annual leave (depending on length of service), plus 8 bank holidays and 1 discretionary day at Christmas.
- Paid sick leave from the first year of employment.
- Enhanced parental leave for maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, exceeding the legal minimum.
- Bereavement leave (up to 7 days) and compassionate leave (up to 7 days).
- Paid emergency dependants leave and up to 7 days paid leave for major domestic crises.
- Leave for public duties and the option for a career break of up to one year's unpaid leave.
- Wellness and Support: Comprehensive work-life balance policies and a range of schemes designed to support your overall well-being.
To Thrive in This Role, You Will Need:
- A degree in Civil or a HND in Structural Engineering (or equivalent)
- Extensive experience in designing and delivering housing projects, with a focus on both new builds and refurbishment.
- Proficiency with engineering design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, STAAD Pro).
- Strong knowledge of building codes and regulations.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
If this role sounds like a good fit for you, apply today or contact Fatima Ali at (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
for a confidential chat!
