Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager:

Our client is looking for an Engineering Manager

The candidate will be expected to work with and lead our client’s design team, managing the workflow through their office and ensuring compliance with all latest design codes and standards.

Undertaking structural designs and surveys on a diverse portfolio of domestic and commercial projects, ranging from simple internal alterations to more prestigious new dwelling and commercial developments.

The key tasks required in the role will be:

• Commit to the clients mission statement and philosophy.
• Manage the workflow within the office ensuring that all projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.
• Quality assurance checking of all projects to ensure that they are technically correct and compliant with all latest design codes, standards and guidelines.
• Support and mentor other members of the design team, in particular our graduate engineers and design technicians.
• Reviewing architectural drawings and preparing fee proposals for new projects.
• Responding to and resolving queries from site in a timely manner.
• Undertaking site visits to assess projects and determine load arrangements onto various structural elements

The successful individual will:

• Have a comprehensive understanding of all the technical elements of structural engineering
• Have an in-depth knowledge and understanding and knowledge of Tekla Tedds, Tekla Structural Designer, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office. Knowledge of Bentley Systems STAAD software is also preferable.
• Have a minimum of 15 years relevant experience working in the domestic, residential and commercial sectors. Previous experience within a similar management role will be preferable.
• Be degree qualified, to a minimum level of B.Eng,
• Have professional membership of the Institute of Structural Engineers and or Institute of Civil Engineers.
• Have an understanding of the Highways Approval in Principle, AIP, process.
• Knowledge of basic drainage design is preferable, but not essential.
• Have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of all relevant British Standard and European design codes.
• Have an understanding of the requirements under the CDM Regulations 2015 and health and safety regulations.
• Be diligent, self-motivated and be able to work individually and as part of a team.
• Have excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Be a great and effective communicator, be well presented and have a considerate and courteous manner.
• Have an ability to work to tight deadlines whilst also showing and ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Be a good problem solver, creative and have an ability to “think outside the box”
• Be willing to learn, and develop not only their technical skills but also themselves personally.
• Have a clean driving licence

To apply for this exciting opportunity within our friendly team please send us your C.V. now.....