Job Description
Job title: Senior/Principal Structural Engineer
Salary: Dependent on experience, skills and location
An introduction to our unique company…
Waterman Aspen welcomes engineers and technical specialists to make their mark by working on some of the biggest infrastructure projects or in delivering professional services across the UK. We specialise in secondment services, providing the right people, with the right skills for the job, at the right time. Our diverse client base includes local authorities, consultancies, public bodies and construction companies.
We take pride in supporting our colleagues throughout their careers. We’re a people-centric organisation, placing mutual respect and dignity in the highest regard. This is reflected in our approach to issues such as mental health and wellbeing, family friendly policies, social value, and net zero. We’re a Disability Confident Employer and an accredited Real Living Wage Employer.
We have big ambitions for the future, and we’d love for you to be part of it.
Your career with Waterman Aspen…
You’ll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as a Structural Engineer will see you as a key member of the Defence team and you can expect:
A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills
Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression
Further exposure to your chosen industry - increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening your skills
The flexibility to broaden your horizons with each new secondment, without changing your employer
Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managers
Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice
Regular social events and volunteering opportunities
Experience required…
Essential:
Proven experience in structural engineering, particularly in the design and analysis of complex structures.
Proficiency in structural analysis software and tools for design and assessment.
Strong understanding and application of relevant British standards and codes of practice for structural design.
Ability to lead and manage structural design packages, ensuring compliance with project requirements and standards.
Familiarity with construction materials and their properties, particularly those suitable for marine and industrial environments.
Knowledge of structural integrity principles and techniques for assessing and ensuring the safety and reliability of structures.
Degree in civil or structural engineering from a recognised institution.
Chartered Membership of a relevant engineering institution.
Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with other engineering disciplines.
Desirable:
Prior experience working in a defence or military context, with an understanding of the specific requirements and constraints of such projects.
Familiarity with the design and analysis of reinforced concrete structures in accordance with ACI codes.
Experience in finite element analysis (FEA) and other advanced structural analysis techniques.
Experience with project management methodologies and tools, including scheduling and budgeting.
Continuous professional development in line with industry advancements and emerging technologies in structural engineering.
You’ll get this and so much more…
As a salaried colleague, you’ll get a salary in line with your experience, skills and location along with an industry-leading benefits package:
Company car or car allowance
Contribution to commuting mileage
Permanent health insurance
25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 more), in addition to the normal public holidays (based on a 40 hour week, pro rata for part-time colleagues)
Company pension contribution
Salary sacrifice to buy additional benefits
1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local community