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Structural Engineer ( A career in a buoyant, rewarding sector)

Employer
Lethaby & Cook
Location
London (Central), London (Greater)
Salary
£50,000 - £60,000 per annum, plus car, pension, healthcare, profit share and benefits
Closing date
20 Jun 2022
Reference
3852

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Job Details

A structural engineer with building structures or civil superstructures design expertise is required by one of the UK’s leading forensic practices. This is an opportunity for a structural engineer wanting change and career advancement within a buoyant and varied industry. You will apply all your existing technical expertise whilst gaining new and sort after skills.  

Profit Share: This sector commands high fee margins and performs strongly throughout economic cycles. It is not tender driven and provides high levels of profitability and stability. Remuneration in the form of profit share provides substantial and consistent additional income.   

The Role: The investigation of a range of structural engineering failures typically affecting buildings, bridges and civil structures. This will include an initial site visit and the review of the design, construction methodology, site conditions and materials used. If required, you will oversee component/ material testing and gather photographic evidence. Using this information, you will unravel the cause of the failure culminating in a report identifying the root cause of the problem and why it occurred. The work is national and international with the occasional need for overseas travel. Variety is a feature of forensic engineering, whilst your main focus will be on building structures you can expect assignments in other areas requiring structural insight. A team of experts is on hand to provide advice in areas requiring more specialist input.  

Training & Progression: You will work alongside the head of the civil and structural division, a chartered engineer and forensic expert. Under his guidance you will learn how to conduct investigations and prepare your findings. When ready you will take on your own caseload and more complex assignments where litigation may result. You will become an expert in your field with the opportunity to progress as the company steadily expands.  

The Company: One of the UK’s foremost forensic firms, they have an international presence and expertise focused on engineering, science and construction. Their experts are drawn directly from industry for their specialist knowledge and real-world experience. Their workload is consistent, generated in large by disputes, insurance claims, civil litigation and regulatory prosecutions. They have an excellent reputation and provide employees with favourable employment terms and prospects.  

About You: A  civil or structural engineer with a design background. This will ideally have focused on the design of buildings or civil structures. A good academic background that includes an M.Eng or MSc in civil or structural engineering. Chartered with the ICE or IStructE, or on course to achieving chartership. Technically strong with natural curiosity and lateral thinking skills. Good written and verbal communication skills.      

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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