CARDIFF | LONDON | THE MIDLANDS

Structural Engineers

London
Full-Time
£
Salary: Negotiable

Location: Cardiff & London
HLN is an award winning multi-disciplinary practice incorporating an innovative and experienced team of chartered Architects and Engineers with blue-chip clients in the commercial, education, healthcare, hotel & leisure, custodial, residential, manufacturing, retail and financial sectors, delivering high quality designs on project values from £50k to £50m.
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HLN is seeking a dynamic and experienced structural engineers. This is a great opportunity for structural engineers seeking part-time/semi-retired/full-time work who still want to be active and enjoy working as part of a team of a well established multi-disciplinary practice, with the flexibility of working from home.
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Key Responsibilities:‍

  • Structural Inspections: Conduct thorough structural inspections of existing buildings to assess their stability, integrity, and safety.
  • Measurement and Assessment: Accurately measure rooms, structural components, and building elements to determine their suitability for modification and ensure compliance with design specifications.
  • Load-Bearing Wall Analysis: Identify load-bearing walls within buildings and assess their capacity to accommodate modifications. Advise on necessary structural reinforcements.
  • Client Consultation: Collaborate closely with clients to understand their goals and requirements for room modifications and structural changes. Provide expert guidance on feasible solutions.
  • Code Compliance: Ensure all proposed modifications align with local building codes, regulations, and safety standards. Prepare necessary documentation for permits and approvals.
  • Report Generation: Prepare detailed reports summarising structural assessments, recommended modifications, and estimated costs. Communicate findings clearly to clients and stakeholders.
  • Project Management/Budget: Oversee the implementation of approved modifications, coordinating with contractors and ensuring work is completed to specifications and within budget.
  • Risk Assessment: Identify potential risks associated with structural modifications and develop mitigation strategies to minimise them.

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Requirements:‍

  • Chartered member of IStructE/ICE or near to being Chartered
  • Should be design-focused and have an affinity with good architecture and sustainability.
  • Able to carry out structural visual inspections and possess excellent communication and report writing skills.
  • In-depth knowledge of building codes, regulations, and construction practices.
  • Proven experience as a structural engineer – 5 years minimum.
  • Strong proficiency in structural analysis software and measurement tools e.g. TEKLA Structural Designer, TEDDS etc as well as AutoCAD.
  • Excellent communication skills to effectively convey complex information to clients and colleagues.
  • Project management skills to oversee modification projects from inception to completion.
  • Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy and safety.

Benefits:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Flexible Working/Working from home

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We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

To apply for this role, please email us your CV at careers@hlngroup.co.uk and tell us why you think you are the right person for HLN.

HLN is a member of Investors in People and an equal opportunity employer. Due to the high levels of applications received, we can only contact those who have successfully moved through to the interview stage.