Senior Structural Engineer

Vacancy type
Current vacancies

Profession
Structural and Civil Engineering

Location
Birmingham

Description
About the role
We have an opportunity for a Senior Structural Engineer to assist in establishing a new structural engineering team within our Birmingham studio and join the growing civil and structural engineering group in our North region. This role seeks to embed structural engineering within our Birmingham design studio, delivering our current workload and supporting our work winning strategy across the region.
Our aspiration as engineers is to design inspiring buildings in which our engineering ideas help shape design rather than simply facilitate the delivery of an architect-led solution. We aim to design structures with minimum impact on the planet and maximum value for our clients.
You will play an active role in the creation of buildings and undertake a variety of technical tasks on diverse projects, across a number of sectors that include healthcare, education, retail and workplace.
About you
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated senior structural engineer with excellent design, technical, and software skills that enjoys working collaboratively in multi-professional design teams. In this role you will be involved with the development of designs and the production of construction information for the delivery of major national and international projects.
You will assist our management team in the development and growth of the new team, working with our multi-disciplinary teams to create new opportunities and expand our client base across the region.

You will be a Chartered or near Chartered Senior Structural Engineer with relevant experience within a leading design firm that includes developing structural designs for building structures across all construction sectors.
You will have good communication skills, be self organised, have a passion for structural design, enjoy working within a motivated team, and have an enthusiasm for architecture and building design.
You will be able to demonstrate excellent technical aptitude and have experience in use of varied structural design analysis software. Experience of Tekla Structures, TEDDS, Staad PRO and Etabs would be beneficial.
Experience of working within a BIM environment is desirable with knowledge of Revit beneficial.
About us
BDP is a major international interdisciplinary practice of architects, designers, engineers and urbanists working together to create outstanding 'places for people'. We work closely with users, clients and the community to create special places for living, working, shopping, culture and learning across Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia.

Founded in Preston in the UK in 1961, we now have studios across the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, the MENA region, India, and China. BDP has a leading track record in all major sectors including health, education, workplace, retail, urbanism, heritage, housing, transport, leisure, public safety and energy utilities, having won over 750 awards for design quality from international and national bodies.
BDP offers
BDP offers an excellent opportunity for your personal and career development as well as an attractive remuneration package that includes a competitive salary, flexible pension allowance, private medical insurance, contribution towards professional subscriptions and a great working environment.
To apply
To apply for a role please click on the apply button below the vacancy. You will then need to complete the online application form, please ensure that you attach an up-to-date CV with a cover letter (<400 words) outlining how your skills and experience match the requirements for the above job description. Please include your salary expectations as part of your application.

BDP is actively fostering an inclusive organisation where people can be themselves and everyone has a sense of belonging. We want our teams to be diverse at every level, reflecting the communities we design for. As designers, we will create spaces for all that promote equity, wellbeing and participation within the built environment. We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different skills, professional and life experiences, to join us and help us to achieve our aspirations. We also welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly. BDP also operates a hybrid working policy.
No agency or third-party applications will be accepted.