Senior Structural Engineer-Chester

So why should you consider this opportunity? Please read on…

I carefully choose the clients I work with and this one has impressed me with their values and package:

Salary

We want the best people, and we know that this means offering a salary that is usually more than the industry standard. We don’t have lots of extra add-on benefits as we prefer to give people the choice about what they want and don’t need. So, we try to keep things simple and set out our basic benefits and then give you the salary to enable you to make the choices that suit you.

Bonus

We like to share in success. When we are successful, we all enjoy a share in a bonus at Christmas. We make sure that everyone will benefit in our team success.

Pension

We offer a pension scheme with an employer contribution of 7.5%. You are automatically enrolled when you join the company.

Family Friendly Policy

We offer a generous family friendly policy once probation has been completed.

Working Hours

Our core hours are 37.5 per week, but as with all jobs in the sector, the working hours need flexibility to complete the jobs as required for customers. In return, we don’t count hours and offer you some give and take flexibility as well. In some cases full-time remote working is possible

Holidays

We offer 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. We also have a generous long service holiday benefit in place.

Sick Pay

It is reassuring to know that if you need to be off sick for major or minor illnesses then we are able to support you with a generous company sick pay policy.

Career Development

We offer some great opportunities to develop your skills and your career. Many of our staff have been internally promoted and have had investment in their training and development over the years. We particularly offer working on cross-functional project teams which means you get to find out all about other areas and use your strengths for the benefit of the business.

Social Events for the Team and Family

We offer regular social events including Friday BBQs, a summer garden party for families and a Christmas party for staff and partners. We believe that spending time together helps us work better as a team and your personal life is just as important as work life.

Professional Subscriptions

We will cover the cost of one of your professional subscription per year.

Health Bonus

The Health Bonus will be in place from January 2022 and provide support in an annual benefit to staff wishing to claim a health product or service up to the value of £85. The Health Bonus is provided to directly benefit your wellness, in supporting your physical, emotional, or psychological wellbeing.

Employee Referral Bonus

Employees who refer a candidate who is selected to fill a position with the company will receive a Referral Bonus

We Care

You will have access to a service called WeCare which provides you and your family household with a 24/7 GP, mental health support – up to 10 sessions of counselling and a great get fit programme.

Life Insurance

We will provide you with Life Insurance x2 your Annual Salary.

Introduction 

 
If you’re a XYZ engineer looking for professional development in a successful and rapidly growing consultancy, then read on…

 
The company 

My client appreciates it’s hard to know what an organisation is like to work for. It is really important to them that you make the right move  for your long-term career. Rather than quoting corporate speak, they thought they would ask their staff what the culture is like,  and they explain it in their own words below:

“An honest, professional, people-focused establishment where encouraging and empowering management support loyal and hardworking staff. Their family values and integrity foster a positive, sociable, no-blame culture.”

“The culture is one of positive attitude with a first-class work ethic that inspires and elevates talent and leaves you with a sense of involvement, achievement and appreciation.”

“Employees are encouraged to work on their own initiative, giving a feeling of genuine contribution and trust.”

“The company is extremely family-orientated, has great camaraderie and prides itself on really ‘caring’ for its employees and clients.

Integrity, honesty, hard work, togetherness and ‘the will to succeed’ are the key to its success.”

They recently achieved Investors In people at the Platinum level, and they included some extracts from the report     as they felt it helped explain who they are:

Employees at the company consider that the company is an excellent place to work and is extremely  customer focused

People commented that the Directors “reflect our values of hard work, integrity and looking after people  and customers”.

There is a high amount of informal interaction in the office; it is part of the culture that            people update one another frequently and do not hold back information

High performance is very much encouraged. “Everyone here does the job to the best of their ability. That’s why I like it here”.

 
The Job: 
  
This is a busy and varied role providing support to the Engineering team on a wide range of projects, including insurance work, defect diagnosis, and the design of residential and commercial buildings in all forms of construction.

The Graduate Structural Engineer is expected to support the Engineering team and is responsible for handling projects within own level of authority.

This position provides a perfect opportunity for the successful candidate to show their ambition, drive and passion for customer service, as well as delivering our values, a professional manner and good interpersonal communication skills are essential.

We have ambitious plans to expand over the next few years and are looking for people who share the same vision.

Qualifications

• Degree Structural Engineering and preferably MEng (Hons)
  

Experience

• Experience and extensive working knowledge of consulting engineering, surveying, architectural & planning practices, and procedures supported by an awareness of the latest statutory requirements, technical publications and guidelines.
  
• Experience in negotiation, supervisory and leadership roles
  
• Experience in working to deadlines and within budgets on large scale projects
  

·        8-10 years’ experience 

·        Project values from £5M upwards 

·        Buildings 

Qualities and Skills

• Sound mathematical, scientific and IT skills
  
• The ability to think methodically to problem solve and manage projects
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
• Due to Travel of remote locations of some sites applicant must have a full Driving license
  
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
  

Desirable competencies: 

Experience in insurance work

·        Experienced in insurance work 

·        Expert witness experience 

·        Structural investigation 

·        Specialist timber and reinforced concrete 

 
Salary: 

 
This is wide open because you are in demand, so call in and tell me what you are worth! I think your salary could be £55K+ and will be telling my client exactly that if you can convince me, you’ve got what it takes!  

To apply: 
 
We really want to hear from you and would love to learn about your career plans.  

We actively take a few excellent candidates to the market each month. A customized campaign based on your interests and career goals. Obviously, the client company we place you with pays our fee, so there is no cost to you. I’m putting together my project plan for this month/next and wanted to discuss having you in the mix-that would only be the case if you were not hired for this role! 
 
Even if you are currently happy and not considering a change at this time, this opportunity is worth a few minutes to hear more about. If not for yourself, one of your fortunate colleagues might be grateful that you passed it along. 

 
Let me know the best time/number to contact you or to be sure you don't miss out, make an appointment here: https://www.timetrade.com/book/7LJPH 

 
Your headhunter for this position is: David Jansons 
Telephone: 01284 723 660 

Mobile: 07931 306639
Email: david@focuspointconsulting.co.uk