Principal/Associate Structural Engineer progressing to Director to support succession planning

Employment position with QuadConsult for a

Principal or Associate Structural Engineer – Cardiff

QuadConsult has a vacancy for an experienced Structural Engineer with an ambition to oversee the technical delivery of their own portfolio of projects. In doing so the successful candidate will strive to ensure that quality and accuracy is of the highest standard. Whilst doing so they will be responsible for the quality management of commissions and will be responsible for the commercial performance of projects.

The successful candidate will also be confident dealing with clients from all backgrounds and sectors, and will retain the confidence of existing clients whilst seeking opportunities to generate work with new clients.

The role has arisen due to succession planning as our Cardiff office’s Structural Engineering Director moves towards retirement. As such there are opportunities for further career development potentially leading to Board level subject to performance and agreement. Whilst the role is immediately available, we can be flexible on the appointment date over the next six months.      

QuadConsult is very active in the following areas –

• Commercial housing of all kinds
• Social housing
• Care homes
• Renewable energy projects – notably wind farms
• Industrial developments Remediation Commercial and industrial
• We aspire to grow our presence in the rail sector. 

See www.quadconsult.co.uk

We have projects throughout the UK, but most work is in South Wales and the West of England.

As a project leader, the role therefore requires the candidate to be empathetic and supportive of staff, and they will be confident and engaging with our valued clients. The candidate will also undertake technical design and reporting work themselves so they will be required to have good written and verbal communication skills. They will be highly knowledgeable in the design and detailing of all major structural materials and an awareness or knowledge of–

• TEKLA – TSD & Portal Frame
• Scia
• Tedds
• Revit Structure
• AutoCAD

will be helpful.

The successful candidate is likely to have at least ten years post graduate experience and will already be used to taking design responsibility for projects. They are likely to be Chartered but applications from candidates who have a similar level of experience and expertise are welcomed.

The successful candidate will report directly to the Board.

QuadConsult will support the continuing career development of the candidate including the provision of appropriate CPD and facilitating career advancement.  

A generous salary will be offered commensurate with the experience that the candidate brings to QuadConsult.

A current UK driving license is required.

We provide our staff with:

• a flexible working scheme
• modern open plan offices with free parking
• training and career development at all levels so staff realise their aspirations
• payment of professional membership fees accreditation as Institution of Civil Engineers mentor and mentoring for other professional organisations
• funding and time to attend college, and other training
• generous bonuses so staff can share in the success of our business
• a generous leave allowance
• a pension scheme that considerably exceeds the statutory employer’s obligations
• free access to a financial advisor to discuss pensions and all personal finance matters
• free travel insurance for staff and their immediate families
• free health insurance for staff and families including children up to 25 years old
• a cycle-to-work scheme 
• child care vouchers
• free eye tests
• occasional staff outings paid for by the company (eg white water rafting, go-karting, paint balling), plus a Christmas meal for staff and partners
• unlimited fresh fruit, teas of all sorts, squash, coffees, fruit juices and biscuits

Please confirm your interest in this position to

Chris Usher

Managing Director

QuadConsult Ltd

Columbus House

Village Way

Greenmeadow Springs Business Park

Tongwynlais

Cardiff CF15 7NE

Tel –     02920779644

Mob -    07741 845817

e-mail – chris.usher@quadconsult.co.uk