Senior Structural Engineer – Hertfordshire Office (Hemel Hempstead)
We are a multi-discipline consultancy providing engineering, design and surveying expertise to the construction industry, with the skills to offer professional advice through all stages of a project together with extensive experience across all sectors.
We have established offices in Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire, Bristol and Cambridge.
We are seeking a highly motivated and competent Senior Engineer to join our Structural Engineering team. This role requires a self-starter with a proactive mindset, excellent technical expertise, and strong communication skills. You will be responsible for leading and delivering structural engineering projects from concept to completion, ensuring high standards of quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative team environment while also demonstrating the ability to work independently and take initiative.
You will have the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects, covering both new builds and refurbishments across multiple sectors, and contribute to the growth and success of our expanding consultancy.
Responsibilities
Project Leadership and Delivery:
- Lead and manage structural engineering projects across various sectors (e.g., residential, commercial, and
retail). - Oversee the full project lifecycle, including design, documentation, and delivery, ensuring all work meets
quality standards and deadlines. - Prepare and review structural calculations, drawings, and specifications, ensuring compliance with industry
standards and regulations. - Identify and resolve technical challenges efficiently, applying innovative solutions where appropriate.
Client and Stakeholder Management:
- Act as a key point of contact for clients, ensuring their requirements are understood and met.
- Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Attend and contribute to client and design team meetings, representing the company professionally.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, promoting repeat business and identifying new opportunities.
Technical Excellence and Quality Assurance:
- Provide expert technical input on structural design principles and best practices.
- Review and approve the work of junior engineers and Revit technicians, ensuring technical accuracy and
compliance. - Promote and adhere to quality assurance procedures, seeking opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Ensure all work complies with relevant codes, standards, and health & safety regulations.
Team Collaboration and Mentoring:
- Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including architects, contractors, and other
engineering disciplines. - Mentor and support junior engineers, providing technical guidance and encourage their development.
- Contribute to a positive and collaborative team culture, promoting knowledge sharing and innovation.
Commercial and Business Development:
- Support business growth by contributing to proposals and bids.
- Identify opportunities for new business and cross-selling services.
- Represent the company at industry events and networking opportunities to promote services.
Key skills & experience (dependent on level)
- Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (BEng/MEng or equivalent).
- Chartered status or working towards chartership (e.g., ICE or IStructE) is highly desirable.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in structural engineering, ideally within a consultancy
environment. - Proven experience delivering structural designs for building and infrastructure projects.
- Proficiency in structural design software (e.g., Tekla and Tedds).
- Working knowledge of relevant design codes and standards (e.g., Eurocodes, British Standards, and
Building Regulations). - Experience with BIM methodologies and an understanding of Revit is advantageous.
Benefits Package
Glanville offers a market-leading remuneration and benefits package, a sample below.
- Competitive salary
- Pension scheme
- Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Death in Service benefit
- Initial 25 days holiday (3 held for the Christmas period)
- Additional holiday can be accrued in accordance with the number of years services, up to a total of 28 days
- The option to bank, buy or sell holiday each year after one years’ service
- Long service awards including additional days off and cash award
- Flexi-time working
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Paid professional membership
- Regular CPD seminars held in house (with lunch provided)
- Study leave
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Interest free loan for annual travel season ticket
- Yearly flu vaccine
- Eye tests paid and contribution towards glasses, if require for solely for VDU work
- Regular social events organised and funded by the company throughout the year
- Free refreshments, including tea, coffee, juice, and fresh fruit
- Free on-site parking
Glanville offers a friendly and supportive work environment, promoting high morale and low staff turnover. Our diverse projects span multiple sectors, providing exciting challenges and opportunities for career growth. We pride ourselves on a collaborative team culture, offering Chartership support, a competitive salary, and an attractive benefits package.
Glanville is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
