Principal Structural Engineer

Abbott Holliday Partnership is a Structural Engineering consultancy, based in the South-East and specialising in domestic and small commercial clients, operating as a family business for over 45 years. We are now underway with an ambitious programme of investment and growth, and require a number of Principal Structural Engineer (PSE) roles to deal with incoming enquiries, conduct site visits near their location and issue drawings and reports., 1. Carry out site inspections & surveys, design, calc & drawing work, report-writing

2. Design and specification lead for projects requiring additional expertise

3. Peer-review duties: check reports, drawings and specifications before sending onto client

4. Report to the board of Directors

5. Qualify incoming enquiries, produce quotes and invoices, log jobs on CRM system

6. Work with the board on conference calls to discuss business performance and development

7. Contribute regularly to online diary to keep others informed of commitments, Working from home, the ASE will conduct site visits near their location and issue drawings and reports. Must have Chartered Engineer status, The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) is the world's largest membership organisation dedicated to structural engineering.

We uphold standards, share knowledge, promote structural engineering and provide a voice for the profession. Professional membership of the Institution is a global benchmark of competence and technical excellence, driving safety and innovation in the built environment.

We create, develop and support communities of technical excellence. Our committees and panels and our Regional Group activity provide global connectivity for members and facilitate the sharing of knowledge. Our events, publications and training address structural engineers' need for both a firm grasp of fundamentals and the profession's increasing specialisation.

1. Chartered Engineer status

2. Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or equivalent qualification

3. Well-attuned to latest UK Building Regulations and design standards

4. Communicate clearly in fluent English, spoken and written

5. Prepare clear and detailed drawings for peer reviewing and clients

6. Proficient in Microsoft Word, including paragraph and picture formatting layouts

7. Access to a car and clean driving licence

DESIRED

1. Experience managing staff

2. Familiarity with structural design software and CAD

3. Litigation or expert witness experience (training can be provided)

4. Business development experience

PERSON SPECIFICATION

1. Demonstrate common sense in order to scrutinise with a focus on what the client needs

2. Confidence to make conclusive statements in own and peers' reports

3. Competency to be able to dissect a report and analyse it to the necessary degree

4. Ability to produce high quality reports/drawings, attention to detail, spelling and grammar

5. Possess a can-do attitude and work well with others in the team.

6. Ability to consider and present a solution when bringing a problem to the table