Senior Structural Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer with demonstrable technical experience at senior level.  The role will be based in our Leeds office. This new appointment is part of our strategy to strengthen our regional structural engineering capability.

You will be a Chartered Civil/Structural Engineer with a proven track record of successful delivery of design projects from feasibility to practical completion. You will be responsible for the technical direction of our client’s projects Credibility, competence and technical excellence are required, as the role involves close working with our internal and external clients, decision makers, industry stakeholders and other consultants to develop robust design solutions through collaborative and proactive management of client demands - providing leadership from both a technical delivery and people management perspective.

This role is for an engineer who sees their future in technical design and mentoring graduates and technicians.   

Our Leeds office provides multidisciplinary design and engineering services and integrated solutions across a wide range of sectors. Drawing upon a diverse skill set and a proven track record of delivery we are playing a leading role in some of the world’s most challenging and exciting engineering projects. These include Education, Commercial, Residential, Airports, Defence, Energy, Civil Infrastructure, and Rail. 

Key Experience:

• Degree-qualified Civil / Structural Engineer.
• Chartered (CEng) Civil / Structural Engineer.
• Extensive post-chartered experience in structural engineering building projects including experience of producing low embodied carbon solutions.
• Proven track record in design delivery with specific experience of; steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and timber designs from concept to detailed delivery, foundation design and structural analysis including construction delivery.
• Detailed knowledge of design codes and standards relating to structural engineering.
• Detailed knowledge and experience of 2D and 3D design software packages and suitability of their use at project level.
• Knowledge of construction implementation with proven site experience.
• Proven track record in delivering technically excellent design projects on time and to budget.
• Sound commercial understanding of the consultancy business.
• Good communicator (written, verbal & presentations).
• A natural curiosity for developing innovative, cost effective and low carbon solutions for our clients. Natural mentor, developing the technical excellence of our growing team.
• Able to develop and motivate others.

Responsibilities:

• Technical responsibility for successful structural engineering design delivery including ensuring all necessary technical governance is undertaken.
• Line Management and technical development and growth of our structural engineering team.
• Client and stakeholder interface.
• Co-ordination and management of other discipline inputs into projects.
• Take financial responsibility for the structural fee on projects, where leading. We're ranked as one of The Times’ Top 50 employers for women, and LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once they join.
• Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and the power of data to help our clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. And as the work becomes ever more complex, our employees continue to challenge the status quo.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis? 

We're ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once, they join. We've also made the Times Top 50 employers for women. 

Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and the power of data to help our clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. And as the work becomes ever more complex, our employees continue to challenge the status quo. 

We're committed to engineering better for people and our planet, from our global Engineering Net-Zero programme to creating social value through EDAROTH community housing. We're proud of our active employee networks creating awareness and allyship for our under-represented groups. Not to mention programmes supporting communities outside AtkinsRéalis, including schools, charities, ex-forces and professionals returning after career breaks. 

Security clearance: 

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance.  If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance. 

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. 

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