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Job Title: Associate Structural Engineer
Salary: £48,000 - £58,000 (DoE)
Location: Exeter, UK
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Build Maintain Recruit Limited is looking for an Associate Structural Engineer to play a key part in a multi-disciplinary engineering team based in Exeter. This role is ideal for a skilled structural engineer with both technical and commercial expertise, ready to oversee major projects and drive the team to deliver outstanding results.

Role Overview:
As the Associate Structural Engineer, you will oversee the planning, technical development and delivery of large-scale projects to meet client and quality standards. You’ll work closely with senior management to manage resources, define project requirements, and guide your team strategically.
Key responsibilities include:

Managing project programmes and ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery.
Cultivating strong client relationships, managing specifications, costs, and fees to exceed expectations.
Assisting senior management in allocating engineering resources effectively across projects.
Supporting business development activities to expand the range of engineering services offered.
Promoting best practices within the Structural Engineering team.
Leading significant projects from planning through to completion, including technical design and oversight.
Preparing designs, calculations, specifications, drawings, risk assessments, tender documentation, and supervising completion of works.
Conducting structural surveys, preparing schedules, and providing emergency response for urgent incidents.
Offering expert advice on construction and refurbishment projects and promoting fee-based surveying services. Qualifications and Skills Required:
To succeed as an Associate Structural Engineer, you should have a solid foundation of technical skills and industry experience:

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Structural Engineering or a related field.
Membership with the Institute of Structural Engineers, ideally working toward Chartered status.
Valid site card, or readiness to obtain one promptly.
Strong understanding of Health and Safety legislation.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and familiarity with specialist design tools like CAD, Revit, Robot and Tekla.
Comprehensive knowledge of construction health and safety regulations, including asbestos-related guidelines. Benefits:
This role offers professional development opportunities in a supportive work environment. Benefits include:

Competitive salary of £48,000 - £58,000, depending on experience.
25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays.
Company pension and sickness scheme.
A collaborative culture with a focus on teamwork and career development