Senior Structural Engineer, Forensic Engineering
Job Description
Senior Structural Engineer, Forensic Engineering
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JOB SPECIFICS:
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- \nSalary: £60,000 - £70,000 (negotiable on experience)
- \nPackage: Competitive (subject to location, skills, experience, and track record)
- \nLocation: Mainly remote, home working with a satellite office in London
- \nTravel: remit with flexibility and willingness to travel as required
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A market-leading provider of operational risk, compliance, and safety solutions is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer, Forensic Engineering. This role involves delivering top-tier structural engineering solutions in the Built Environment, supporting clients with their duties under the Building Safety Act 2022.
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WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
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- Work with a prestigious and diverse range of clients
- Exposure to complex designs and landmark buildings
- Opportunity to grow and develop within a team of industry-leading professionals
- Benefits including Private Healthcare, 5% matched pension plan, 4x salary life cover, 25 days holiday (with option to increase), and Perkpal - perks and reward program
- Social events with colleagues
- Professional Membership reimbursement
- Excellent career development opportunities
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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As a Senior Structural Engineer, Forensic Engineering within the Professional Services Team, you will:
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- Work with a team of fire safety and structural engineering specialists
- Conduct forensic investigations of existing buildings
- Write summaries of existing structural engineering information
- Support the development of building safety case reports
- Conduct site inspections and provide reports
- Review systematic risk assessments under requirement A3 of the Building Regulations
- Interpret data from external wall investigations
- Monitor projects and apply relevant regulations, guidance, and best practices to ensure structural safety in buildings
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IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
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- Experience in a Structural Engineering Consultancy
- Skills in structural scheme design, optioneering, and justification of structural options
- Ability to perform hand calculations and interpret FEA software output
- Knowledge of disproportionate collapse solutions and detail drawings
- Experience as the main point of contact in multi-million-pound projects, ideally residential
- Extensive knowledge of structural refurbishment works and major extensions
- Awareness of the Building Safety Act, including the Gateway 2 & 3 process (advantageous)
- Sound knowledge of structural safety and engineering guidance, especially in the residential sector
- Knowledge of external wall systems and façade engineering principles
- Ability to advise on regulatory compliance
- Knowledge of geotechnics and structural fire protection
- Ability to design and specify structural remedial works for existing buildings
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QUALIFICATIONS, MEMBERSHIPS, AND EXPERIENCE:
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- BSc / BEng / MSc / MEng in Structural Engineering or relevant subject
- Membership in a relevant institution (e.g., IStructE, ICE)
- Ideally Chartered or working towards Chartership
- Minimum 8 years of experience
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ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
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- Experience with structural engineered new build, extension, and refurbishment works, ideally residential high-rise
- Excellent communication and report writing skills
- Drive and ambition to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects
- Understanding of the legal framework, responsibilities, and accountabilities in building operations
- Knowledge of risk management in buildings
- Collaborative approach to work with internal stakeholders
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If you are a Senior Structural Engineer, Forensic Engineering looking for a new challenge, this is an excellent opportunity to join a leading team and make a significant impact in the field of building safety. Apply now to become a Senior Structural Engineer, Forensic Engineering and take the next step in your career.