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As a Structural Engineer, you will have the opportunity to practise many fields of structural engineering including design of new buildings from small residential up to multi building large scale commercial, or surveys and investigations into existing structures.

You will work independently, although under the direction and mentoring, and with the support of the Team Manager. You will need to demonstrate the desire and drive to becoming a Chartered Engineer which will be fully supported by the company.

Role and Responsibilities

  • Report to and take direction from the Partner/Associate leading the Civil and Structural Engineering Team.
  • Act as lead or sole designer as appropriate to the size and complexity of project.
  • Undertake outline, scheme and detailed engineering designs as appropriate on projects.
  • Undertake structural analysis and detailed design calculations in accordance with up-to-date Eurocodes as appropriate on projects.
  • Ensure calculation packages, drawings, specifications, reports and other deliverables for projects are to expected quality standards prior to issue.
  • Prepare reports and general correspondence as required in connection with projects.
  • Undertake survey inspections and produce written reports on findings, set out in a logical manner with appropriate recommendations.
  • Liaise with other members of the design and construction teams, both internal and external, representing the Civil and Structural Engineering Team.
  • Assist in preparing design programmes for production deliverables.
  • Liaise with the design team and client throughout the project and monitor progress and quality during the construction phase.
  • Visiting sites during the construction phase to monitor progress and provide advice to contractors.
  • Ensure that Ridge document management and QA procedures are complied with. 
  • When required assist other members and disciplines of the Ridge Team to complete tasks particularly in relation to meeting project deadlines.

Experience and Skills Required

  • Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
  • Be a Graduate member of the Institution of Civil Engineers or Institution of Structural Engineers with some professional experience
  • Experience in new build design, refurbishment/change of use design and structural surveys on building structures projects in the UK would be desirable
  • Experience in design of structural steelwork, reinforced concrete, masonry and timber would be desirable
  • Familiarity with key forms of building construction
  • Experience in the use of structural analysis/design software including TEKLA structural designer, TEDDS, and SCIA, and in the use of Revit and AutoCAD and in the use of document editing software including Bluebeam Revu would be desirable
  • Hold a current UK driving licence

Personal Attributes

  • Excellent communication skills, in both written and spoken English
  • Collaborative team player who is also able to work with minimal supervision and use own initiative
  • Personable and confident

What We Can Offer

This role offers you the chance to progress your career at a forward thinking, friendly company. Along with providing you with an opportunity to learn and develop skills and qualifications as part of a dynamic team, we also offer;

  • Ability to contribute to the growth and development of the team, adding value to our growing business
  • 25 days holiday - entitlements increase by 1 day per annum after 3, 5 and 8 years
  • Private Healthcare
  • Life Assurance
  • Standard 6% Ridge Contribution - rising to 7% after 5 years, and 8% after 10 years
  • Highly competitive salary
  • Salary Sacrifice - Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Buying and Selling Annual Leave
  • Gym Membership Scheme
  • Company car leasing scheme

When you join Ridge and Partners, you will be surrounded by professional people who are experts in their field. You will work with and be surrounded by mentors and a support network to help you to embrace new challenges, grow, develop your skills and experience to progress with your career.

Ridge has climbed to 14th position in the Building Magazine Top 150 Consultants, whilst continuing to rise within the Top 50 Architects, Engineers, Project Managers, and Surveyors lists – with us in the top 10 surveyors in the country. Showcasing our continued success!