Associate Structural Engineer

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

1/6/2025

The Vacancy

Due to continued growth, Travis Baker Ltd, part of the RSK Group are recruiting for an Associate Structural Engineer to join the team based in Nottingham. This is a full time, permanent role.

Travis Baker has a highly experienced team made up of professional civil and structural engineering staff with many years’ experience in the assessment, design and construction of major development projects. Our engineers typically evaluate the land use constraints in support of the site acquisition and planning process. In this role, you will have exposure to a variety of different projects in an environment that encourages professional development wherever possible.

Responsibilities:

• Supervision and mentoring of Structures Engineering team
• Preparation of design deliverables:
• Drawings in AutoCAD
• Hand drawn sketches – As appropriate to design stage
• Specification Documents
• 3rd Party Agreement Information – Requirements of the Statutory Authority
• Production of calculations for both hand and computer aided design software relating to both foundations and superstructure.
• Providing technical oversight and support to engineering team delivering structural outputs such as foundation design solutions, RC details and superstructure calculations.
• Site visits – inspection/defect reports.
• General understanding and appreciation of earthwork and ground stabilisation specifications and methodologies
• Track record of managing projects to timescale and budget
• Client liaisons and meeting as appropriate
• Leading on, with support from Directors, on the structures Business Development / Growth strategy to target, secure and/or develop client and project opportunities.
• Leading on, with support from Directors, on the growth and recruitment strategy to for the team to support the growing project requirements
• Working with the Directors to produce fee proposals.
• Timesheets and Various in-house quality control procedures.
• In addition to your normal duties, you may occasionally be required to undertake additional work necessary to meet the needs of the business, without additional remuneration.
  
  
  

Person Specification:

• MEng/MSc/BEng/BSc Hons Civil or Civil and Structural Engineering
• Professional Membership with ICE or IStructE or similar (desirable)
• 10+ years post graduate experience preferably in design consultancy for residential/commercial/industrial projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience of team leading and/or client facing roles
• Great team-working and personable approach to clients
• Able to effectively manage and prioritise workload.
• Highly organised, self-motivated and proactive individual, with an ability to work autonomously as well as within a team.
• Skills in report writing, stakeholder engagement, and an ability to communicate across all levels, both written and verbally is essential.
• Candidates must be willing to spend time on site and occasional stays away from home.
• Full UK driving licence preferred
  
  
  

Salary and Benefits:

• £commensurate with experience
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, childcare vouchers and gym memberships
• Regular training and career development
• ‘Family-feel’ atmosphere
• Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance
  
  
  

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.

About Us

Travis Baker is a UK-based civil, structural, geo-environmental and engineering consultancy. We are a 40-plus team working from offices in Birmingham and Nottingham with UK-wide coverage. Our skilled engineers specialise in geo-environmental, civil and structural engineering. They work to provide our clients with the most cost-effective and sustainable solutions. Our industry success and track record are reinforced by significant repeat business from our diverse client base, including Redrow, Bloor Homes, Barratt Homes, Persimmon, Taylor Wimpey, Miller Homes, Bellway and Keepmoat Homes.

Our working approach is aligned with RSK and client-focused. Our projects are managed through a sound technical base, with a strong emphasis on programme and project delivery. Our range of integrated engineering services includes civil engineering, geo-environmental engineering, structural engineering and transport planning.

Travis Baker is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?