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Principal Structural Engineer

Location: Liverpool, Manchester
Location Liverpool, Manchester
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This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

If you are a Structural Engineer with a proven track record in defect diagnosis and structural investigations, we have an opportunity to join our experienced team. Your role will involve carrying out site inspections, preparing reports and schedules of remedial works.  These inspections will be on a variety of properties across sectors, including residential, commercial, healthcare and education.

The role will also involve supporting the running of the team day to day, including client liaison, fee proposals, invoicing and overseeing and mentoring other members of the team.

The role will be flexible with a combination of office, site and remote working.  The preference is full time; however, a 4-day working week will be considered for the right candidate.

What you need to do to be effective in this role

  • Carrying out structural surveys of buildings and structures and providing advice on any issues that may arise
  • Site visits to assess suitability for alterations and produce design drawings
  • Prepare reports on observations, findings and recommendations
  • Prepare schedule of remedial works
  • Oversee the production of design drawings and preparing specifications for tender purposes
  • Analyse and report on structural defects and remediation if required
  • Visiting sites during the construction phase to monitor progress and provide advice to contractors
  • Understanding and following internal QA procedures and processes
  • Preparing fee proposals and scope of services for new projects
  • Managing the fees on projects against the scope of services and issuing invoices
  • Liaising positively with clients and maintaining strong client relationships and repeat work
  • Mentoring and supporting other less experienced team members

The skills and experience you need to have for this role

  • Ability to evidence broad and proven structural design experience in core materials: concrete, steel, masonry and timber
  • Ability to evidence a breadth of UK based structural design and investigation experience
  • Excellent communication skills, in both written and spoken English
  • MIStructE / MICE Chartered membership is preferred, but is not essential for the right candidate with strong evidence and a proven track record
  • A desire to progress within a forward-thinking structural team, to assist with the running of the team and to directly contribute to the teams planned growth

We are Ridge, a Built Environment Consultancy. We help our clients transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment.

Our 1,000+ people bring a vast range of skills, delivering a professional mindset, gritty discipline and a genuine passion to every one of the thousands of projects they undertake each year. They’re the foundation of our success - they drive our vision, embody our values and separate us from the competition.

Come and join us if you’re hungry to be part of an exceptional team - if you put quality first - if you’re motivated by ingenuity and if you’re always aspiring to be the very best.

Ridge core values 1. Quality and reliability Pressing for superior results - every time. 2. Agile and flexible Deep listening, a true understanding and workable, bespoke solutions in response. 3. Proactive and creative One step ahead, we dare to imagine a brighter world. 4. Entrepreneurial and dynamic Our inner spirit for learning, discovery and innovation inspires opportunities.

The benefits package we have put together for you supports every aspect of your life.

Annual
leave

A healthy holiday allowance that starts at 25 days pa, plus the option to buy, carry over or sell.

Community
spirit

You can take three volunteering days each year to spend time on causes close to your heart.

Mental
health

Mental Health First Aiders are here to support you, backed up by Unum’s Help@hand app.

Financial benefits

A path to peace of mind: life assurance, pension scheme and income protection.

Physical
wellbeing

Your health is a priority for us too, so we offer medical insurance, private GP access and discounted gym membership.

Flexible
working

Our flexible approach to hybrid working is there to suit you, your family and your team.

Career development

A pathway at Ridge that’s focused on your professional, personal or educational aspirations.

Extra
benefits

Performance bonus, car allowance and more based on your role - and progression.

We believe that everyone performs their best when they feel like they belong and can be their true selves at work. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we will support you to ensure you have everything you need to be successful and achieve your best in your career at Ridge. If you’d like to discuss accessibility, accommodations or adjustments during your application and selection process, please contact us at workwithus@ridge.co.uk and we will work with you to ensure you feel included and supported.

A polite note to Recruitment Agencies
We enjoy great relationships with our agency partners within our framework, and fully believe in the value of a blended approach to finding the best talent. However, we are recruiting for this role directly and aren’t seeking support from agency partners at this time – any unsolicited CV introductions won’t be honoured, and we won’t grant candidate ownerships on any introduction that you make for roles that haven’t been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team.

We are committed to nurturing strong partnerships within our agency framework, but there are occasions where we looking to enlist the help of others. If you would be interested in working with us in the future, please send a message to workwithus@ridge.co.uk, and we’ll reach out to you should there be an opportunity.

A polite note to recruitment agencies

We are recruiting for this role directly and aren’t seeking support from our agency partners. Any unsolicited CV introductions won’t be honoured, and we won’t grant candidate ownership on any introductions you make for roles that haven’t been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team.
If you are a recruitment agency who doesn’t currently work with Ridge but would like to, please send a message to workwithus@ridge.co.uk, and we’ll reach out to you should there be an opportunity.

We are recruiting for this role directly and aren’t seeking support from our agency partners. Any unsolicited CV introductions won’t be honoured, and we won’t grant candidate ownership on any introductions you make for roles that haven’t been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team.

If you are a recruitment agency who doesn’t currently work with Ridge but would like to, please send a message to workwithus@ridge.co.uk, and we’ll reach out to you should there be an opportunity.

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