Structural Engineer or Senior Structural Engineer (Buildings), London

The Jacobs Cities & Places team create thriving places - from regions to cities, neighbourhoods to individual buildings and all through an integrated design approach. We have a tremendous opportunity in front of us to build upon our strengths and develop an interdisciplinary planning, design and delivery practice that is uniquely Jacobs, that sets the direction for the industry and is home to the very best and brightest design thinkers, disruptors, technical experts, visionaries and storytellers.

Our business unit brings together engineers, architects, surveyors, urban designers, project managers and transport planners to provide collaborative and coordinated value design solutions for our clients, both nationally and internationally.

We are looking for Structural Engineers to join our busy and exciting Building Structures team who are currently working on some extremely diverse and challenging projects. Our exciting key clients include Heathrow Airport, London Underground, National Grid and various advanced technology organisations including pharmaceutical laboratories, giga factories and microchip manufacturers.

As a Structural Engineer you will play a role in providing technical design solutions on projects delivered by our Cities & Places operating unit. Using technical experience and excellent people skills, you will work with others within multi-disciplinary teams to produce designs and associated deliverables for projects, along with assisting in the development of more junior members of the team.

You will undertake structural analysis and produce designs, calculations and specifications on a variety of projects to a high quality, along with undertaking structural surveys / inspections, and producing under the supervision of a Structural Engineering lead.
Here's what you'll need

• Engineering degree (or equivalent) in Civil or Structural Engineering


• Graduate member of a relevant professional body (IStructE or ICE) and working towards Chartered Membership


• Relevant experience in the design and specification of building structures to relevant codes of practice and production of calculations and design deliverables to a high quality


• Strong communication skills and an ability to work as part of a team, liaising with clients, architects and other design team members


• Ability to consider sustainability and safety in the development of design solutions.


• A curious and proactive approach, enjoying developing new skills and sharing ideas with others


• Sound knowledge of BIM and working in compliance with BIM standards, along with the implementation of 3D structural design on projects


• Experience in the use of structural analysis and design software - Robot Structural Analysis and Revit experience is desirable but not essential


• Experience of software coding (Dynamo, Python etc.) is desirable, but not an essential requirement


• We'll need you to embrace new technologies including digital and automation
  
  At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. With more than 55,000 people in 40+ countries, working at Jacobs offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are Jacobs' greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Jacobs. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.