About the Company – At Fairhurst, our people are the driving force behind our success. We take pride in the opportunities and environment we create for top talent to thrive and leave a positive impact in our communities and society.

About the Role – We are seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join the Newcastle Office. This opportunity would suit ideally have significant experience as a Senior Structural Engineer within a consultancy environment experience. The successful candidate will have the chance to work in one of the UK’s leading private Engineering Consultancies, providing integrated solutions for a range of public and private clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing UK based projects, in accordance with UK Building Regulations and other relevant UK standards, across a range of the main industry sectors such as industrial, residential, retail, commercial and healthcare.
• Liaise with and lead other members of the design team to achieve a coordinated design solution that meets the Clients objectives.
• Structural engineering assessment and inspection of new and existing properties in steel, concrete, masonry and timber.
• Undertake analysis and design using a range of software packages including Tekla Structural Designer and Tedds.
• Ensure that quality and consistency of technical output (drawings, reports etc.) is maintained.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects, large and small.
• Prepare high quality technical reports including structural surveys.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience in the use of Eurocodes and relevant design codes and standards.
• The desire and ambition to promote the company from within. This may involve representing Fairhurst at external networking and social events.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s or Masters Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Chartered or near Chartered status (MICE or MIStructE).
• Varied experience in all the common forms of construction and building types.
• Excellent report writing, communication and numerical skills required.
• Previous experience in a UK Consultancy
• Full clean driving license

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• Competitive salary and excellent flexible benefits package
• Comprehensive training opportunities and reimbursement of professional fees
• Contributory pension, personal health care plan and life insurance
• Interest-free travel loan scheme
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of Public Holidays)
• Annual leave purchase and buy-back scheme
• Bonus Schemes including loyalty bonus and qualifications award
• Additional benefits may vary between offices

You can learn more about our staff benefits here.

ETHOS

We, at Fairhurst, know that progress within the industry is all about people. That’s why we’re working together to build a better, more inclusive and diverse future for engineers and the engineering industry.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is respectful, fair and inclusive for all employees. We recognise the value of different perspectives and backgrounds, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can contribute and succeed.