Lead Structural Engineer

Are you an experienced Structural Engineer who is looking for the next big step in your career?



We are assisting a respected and established civil and structural engineering consultancy, based in the Cardiff area, in their search for a Structural Engineer to lead their structural division. This independent business has a fantastic reputation and a talented dedicated team.



This position would suit someone who is looking for a role as an Associate or Associate Director and as such, would be a great fit for a senior or principal looking for the next step or someone already established in senior management.



Projects tend to be varied and based both locally and nationally. They include:



WRU training facilities

High end bespoke residential up to £4m

Multi-storey accommodation

Industrial

Housing

Heritage

Unique underground facilities

You can expect to be working in all traditional materials.



This person will be leading a good-sized team of engineers and technicians so the following skill set is key for a successful candidate:



Outgoing personality and excellent communication skills

Good people skills, someone who enjoys building and maintaining relationships

Willingness to represent the business at industry events

Commerically astute with a keen eye for detail

Experience working on a variety of buildings and materials

Business development experience is not essential, however someone looking to broaden their portfolio of industry contacts would be desirable

We are looking for someone who very much wants to take ownership of this department, not only taking charge of the team and their out put of high quality work, but also helping with it’s growth and recruitment.



Other responsibilities include;



Managing client relationships as the point of contact

Developing junior members of staff

Chairing design team meetings

Site visits

Building and maintaining relationships with clients, contractors and architects

Keeping a track on profitability and timescales

This role comes with an attractive benefits package and a salary in the region of £70,000 depending on your level of experience. The consultancy is based in a convenient location with onsite parking and the role comes with flexible working hours.



Other benefits include;



Private healthcare including family

Generous annual leave

37.5 flexible hours a week

Market leading profit share agreement, unique among independent consultancies in South Wales

An extremely generous employer pension contribution of £12,000 (net) a year