THE OPPORTUNITY

As the demand for our expertise continues to grow, we have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Structural Engineer or a Senior Engineer looking to move quickly into an Associate role. You will join our talented Structural Engineering team based at our London office. The team is expanding in response to a strong and diverse workload, creating an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to develop their career.
As part of a multidisciplinary consultancy the Structural Engineering team provide a comprehensive range of design and surveying services to support clients through the whole project life cycle; offering a full multi-disciplinary service or standalone specialist technical services for projects all sizes, including some exceeding £100 million in value.
As an Associate within the Structural Engineering Team working on our prestigious projects you will need to manage and be able to undertake all aspects of the engineering design and financial management of the projects and your section of the team. You will cover a wide range of disciplines in property and construction and be responsible for providing a wide range of structural engineering services under the direction of the team’s Partner.
The team has particular expertise in regeneration, education and modular projects, all materials utilised however in particular concrete and steel and long span steel structures.

ESSENTIAL PERSONAL SKILLS

• Self-starter, motivated
• Able to work with minimal supervision but provide continual feedback to line manager
• Team player
• Good communicator
• Good people management skills
  Ridge is a Built Environment Consultancy. We provide our clients with access to a wide range of integrated expertise and professional disciplines to help them transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment.
  Our people make what we do possible, helping us lead the way with quality, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit. That’s why we challenge them to be the best they can be and offer exceptional training and career development opportunities at all levels.
  Ridge and Partners LLP

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO BE EFFECTIVE IN THIS ROLE

• Carrying out surveys and providing advice on any issues that may arise. Analysing and reporting on defects and remediation if required
• Preparation of detailed design calculations to Eurocodes and relevant design guidance notes by hand and computer aided techniques
• Preparation of detailed design drawings and specifications for Tender purposes. Production of Construction information for issue to Contractors. By hand and computer aided techniques
• Visiting sites during the Construction phase to monitor progress and provide advice to Contractors
• Day-to-day support to colleagues from other disciplines within the office
• Supervise Engineers and BIM Technicians
• Represent the company at external meetings with clients and fellow professionals
• Be responsible for delivering work to a fee agreed with a Project Manager
• Project profitability (monitoring / planning of costs and budgets)
• Prepare client / project proposals
• Assist in negotiating fee proposals and requesting additional fees
• Construct project teams from internal and external resources
• Agree design philosophy / design fundamentals
• Reviewing and commenting upon reports
• Surveying existing structures and providing written reports
• Reviewing client documents and drafting synopses

THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE YOU NEED TO HAVE FOR THIS ROLE

• Excellent communication skills, in both written and spoken English
• Minimum 6-8 years design experience
• Ideally Chartered professional status (MIStructE or MICE)
• A relevant engineering qualification (MEng or equivalent)
• Evidence experience of working in a similar role, ideally within a private practice
• Project experience throughout the stages of the RIBA plan of work
• Possess a good working knowledge of Software such as SCIA, Tekla and TEDDS
• Experience of managing engineers and technicians
• Competent and reliable designer in structural steelwork, reinforced concrete, masonry and timber
• Experience of refurbishment and change of use designs as well as new build work
• Familiar and empathetic with all forms of building construction