Requisition Number UKS/PSE/HWYC/AC
Job Title Principal Structural Engineer
Location High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK

Contribute to the MWH business goals by providing technical solutions, advice. Support to Project Managers and Team Leaders by providing technical expertise to ensure that projects is delivered to cost, schedule, technical and quality standards to meet both client and MWH expectation.

Job Description

  • Experience in the water industry and in Structural design.
  • Manage and direct site surveys, field investigations and feasibility studies for propsed projects.
  • Plan, programme and co-ordinate reports on site findings for projects.
  • Provide techical expertise in Structural design to meet project needs.
  • Ensure planned project profitability is achieved or exceeded.
  • Ensure that projects are delivered to the agreed outputs on budget, on time and to quality standards.
  • Plan, forecast and co-ordinate resources with group managers efficiently.
  • Maintain up to date technical knowledge of survey, design, drafting, project and contract management standards and techniques.
  • Liaise with clients and ensure that programmes and projects are managed effectively to ensure delivery in a manner which meets quality, time and budget specifications
  • Provide technical assistance to staff, including training within specific areas of responsibility and expertise as required.
  • Reviewing the work of others and remaining focused on important priorities.
  • Mentor less senior members of the team.
  • Undertake appropriate research of existing assets and investigation and design modifications / improvements.
  • Assist with the preperation of expressions of interest and proposals as required.
  • Act as engineer’s representative to ensure the works are completed in accordance with the contract documents.
  • Maintain communication and develop ongoing contacts with clients as required
  • Build relationships with new clients and key stakeholders
  • Using appropriate software to provide advice, solutions and successful project outcomes for clients.
  • Complete all work in line with MWH Core Values and in accordance with MWH Quality Systems and Project Quality Procedures.
  • Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering or other relevant subject.
  • A member of a relevant engineering institution i.e. IStructE.
  • Experience in Structural Engineering.
  • Outstanding skill level in business development.
  • Ability to integrate into a team and provide technical management over other members of the treatment team.
  • Experience in the management of staff and staff development.
  • Experienced level of decision making.
  • Computer literate with a good understanding of Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to work well in a team and independently.
  • Strong communication skills – both written and oral.
  • Excellent client service focus.
  • Exceptional organisational skills and able to multi-task.
  • We are an equal opportunities employer.