Senior Structural Engineer

The Vacancy

Acies are looking for a highly skilled Senior Structural Engineer.

This is a full time/permanent position with a preference for someone in Edinburgh on a Hybrid basis.

Responsibilities:

• Independently manage assigned projects, making key decisions on project scheduling, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Act as the main point of contact for key projects, attending and leading design team meetings, client meetings, and site inspections.
• Conduct site inspections and surveys independently, ensuring accurate data collection for design validation and quality assurance.
• Liaise with external clients, local authorities, and internal team members to align project deliverables with regulatory and commercial requirements.
• Produce fee proposals and tender bids for new work up to £75,000 in fee value.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of project finances and be responsible for managing budgets for projects up to £75,000 in fee value.
• Collaborate with senior management to identify areas for process improvement and training, fostering a culture of continuous professional development within the team

Typically, minimum of 5 years’ post-graduation experience in the civil and structural engineering sectors, with significant experience in commercial property projects.

Strong project management skills with a track record of successful project delivery

Proficiency in design software relevant to the role.

Effective communication skills, with the ability to liaise with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders.

Experience and ability in undertaking technical review of both design information and written reporting.

Proven record of managing project finances for fee values up to £25,000 on time and budget.

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

About Us

We are Acies, a company of skilful and enthusiastic civil and structural engineers that bring a well-attuned passion for design and decades of experience to all our projects. We combine a flair for creative and innovative design with a keen understanding of commercial realities. We operate nationally from Birmingham, Edinburgh, Hemel Hempstead, Manchester and Liverpool. We are committed to delivering practical, tailored solutions for the property sector.

As an RSK company, we have in-house access to a vast variety of construction-related disciplines from RSK Acoustics to Zero Energy Design; as such, irres

pective of a project’s particular requirements, we have the capability to produce excellent, sustainable and cost-effective services.

Acies 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 d

iversity 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?