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Chartered Civil Engineer -Leeds/Home Based- Up to £50 per hour (Ltd)

Employer
Lethaby & Cook
Location
Leeds
Salary
Up to £50 per hour (Ltd)
Closing date
3 Dec 2020
Reference
3464

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Sector
Structural engineering jobs
Function
Civil Engineer
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Part Time

Job Details

This is a consultancy role with a leading forensic engineering consultancy. Our client is looking for a senior chartered engineer to deliver on-going ad-hoc assignments to investigate and establish the cause of problems affecting buildings and civil structures. Assignments commence with a physical survey, concluding with the completion of a report identifying the cause of structural failure and will typically last two to three days. The requirement is driven by increasing business volumes, especially in the North of UK where demand is expected to continue growing.

You will be joining a multi-discipline team of experts drawn from the mechanical, electrical, structural, civil, geotechnical, materials science, environmental, transportation and fire protection sectors. They work on behalf of major insurers, loss adjusters and legal firms.

You must be a chartered civil (MICE) or chartered structural (MIStructE) engineer who as operated at /associate/principal/director level, whilst retaining a strong technical focus. The workload will cover  structures in the commercial, residential, commercial, transportation, industrial sectors and beyond. This will involve carrying out and managing site investigations of failures affecting superstructures and sub-structures. You will consider the implications of the design, construction methodology, materials, loadings, environmental issues and location of the structure. Good written and verbal communication skills are essential. You will work closely with insurers, loss adjusters, legal representatives and building owners. Your findings, which will identify the cause of the failure, will take the form of a report that can be understood by those form a non-technical background whilst being able to withstand scrutiny from legal, insurance and technical professionals.

Company

Lethaby & Cook’s civil engineering division places engineers and engineering managers with a high level of technical expertise. Our strength is our ability to present opportunities across a wider spectrum of employers who appoint civil and structural professionals.

Our clients include developers, design and build contractors, civil and structural consulting practices, insurers, client organisations and operating companies, loss adjusters, project managers, not for profit organisations, forensic engineers and more besides. By understanding how and where skills and experience can flourish we offer opportunities worth considering and candidates with real potential.

We place permanent and contract professionals and our recruiters are some of the most experienced to be found in their sectors. To find out more about current and forthcoming vacancies, or to discuss the next step in your career progression please do not hesitate to make contact by phone or email. We will always treat your enquiry and any information you may provide in the strictest confidence.

 

 

Company info
Website
Telephone
020 8563 0596
Location
Barons Court
Hammersmith
London
W6 8RH
GB

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