We are seeking a suitably qualified, experienced, and enthusiastic engineer at senior level to undertake a key role in our expanding civil and structural engineering team, based in Edinburgh, delivering design solutions to clients across the UK and overseas.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of technical solutions on single and multi-disciplinary projects as well as being involved with the programming and financial management of the projects assigned and assisting in the career development of junior staff within the team.
Project work will vary and range across sectors including international, defence, education, residential, industrial, healthcare and conservation for both public and private sector clients.
Ideally, you will be a motivated, progressive and versatile individual with recent experience in the areas required for this position who can adopt a flexible approach to their role and provide support to the team within the office - an individual who is willing to go the extra mile to ensure work is delivered correctly, accurately and on time.
Your Role:
Reporting directly to a senior member of the team, you will: Undertake structural design (typically Eurocode & British Standards) in a variety of materials. Assist in the delivery of projects on time and to budget. Exercise a degree of autonomy in decision making to achieve the team’s objectives. Comply with quality management and technical excellence systems and project procedures. Assist in the contract and financial administration of projects. Undertake site visits and surveys both in the UK and overseas. Take charge of project deliverables, make decisions on developing discipline design elements, act on own initiative and operate in a pro-active way. Liaise with clients, architects, and other design team members to develop designs. Work as part of a larger team on major Tetra Tech commissions across our national and international teams. Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:
Be working towards becoming a Chartered structural or civil engineer (MIStructE or MICEE). Experience working in a structural engineering consultancy environment. Experience of developing the careers of junior members of staff. Good attitude to health and safety practices within the workplace and in preparing design solutions. Previous experience of working outside of the UK would be beneficial. A strong commitment to knowledge acquisition and CPD. Fully IT literate and proficient in the use of standard Microsoft Office products. Have the ability to use structural engineering design software such as TEDDS, Tekla Structural Designer, AutoCAD, and Autodesk Building Design Suite REVIT Structures. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate with clients, architects, contractors, other consultants (at all levels) and statutory authorities. Ability to obtain UK government security clearance is a requirement of this role. Person specification:
Self-motivated to achieve the highest levels of excellence within the company. An enthusiastic and professional approach to engineering problems. Exhibit good interpersonal and communication skills. An effective team player, organised, flexible and articulate. Good time management and reliability and display initiative. Ability to work collaboratively with other team members internally and externally. Possess attention to detail and desire to deliver high quality output. Ownership of the work done under your control. Willingness to travel overseas for short periods. About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients. At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. For more information on our company, please visit our website at
www.tetratecheurope.com . To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter on the Careers section of our website. Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/shared parental leave. We are very happy to discuss flexible working for this role, including the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours. We can offer a range of solutions to help you to get the most out of your work/life balance. Our culture at Tetra Tech encourages and embraces the differences that make each of us unique - we are hiring you for you, so be yourself! We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Reporting directly to a senior member of the team, you will: Undertake structural design (typically Eurocode & British Standards) in a variety of materials. Assist in the delivery of projects on time and to budget. Exercise a degree of autonomy in decision making to achieve the team’s objectives. Comply with quality management and technical excellence systems and project procedures. Assist in the contract and financial administration of projects. Undertake site visits and surveys both in the UK and overseas. Take charge of project deliverables, make decisions on developing discipline design elements, act on own initiative and operate in a pro-active way. Liaise with clients, architects, and other design team members to develop designs. Work as part of a larger team on major Tetra Tech commissions across our national and international teams. Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:
Be working towards becoming a Chartered structural or civil engineer (MIStructE or MICEE). Experience working in a structural engineering consultancy environment. Experience of developing the careers of junior members of staff. Good attitude to health and safety practices within the workplace and in preparing design solutions. Previous experience of working outside of the UK would be beneficial. A strong commitment to knowledge acquisition and CPD. Fully IT literate and proficient in the use of standard Microsoft Office products. Have the ability to use structural engineering design software such as TEDDS, Tekla Structural Designer, AutoCAD, and Autodesk Building Design Suite REVIT Structures. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate with clients, architects, contractors, other consultants (at all levels) and statutory authorities. Ability to obtain UK government security clearance is a requirement of this role. Person specification:
Self-motivated to achieve the highest levels of excellence within the company. An enthusiastic and professional approach to engineering problems. Exhibit good interpersonal and communication skills. An effective team player, organised, flexible and articulate. Good time management and reliability and display initiative. Ability to work collaboratively with other team members internally and externally. Possess attention to detail and desire to deliver high quality output. Ownership of the work done under your control. Willingness to travel overseas for short periods. About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients. At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. For more information on our company, please visit our website at
www.tetratecheurope.com . To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter on the Careers section of our website. Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/shared parental leave. We are very happy to discuss flexible working for this role, including the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours. We can offer a range of solutions to help you to get the most out of your work/life balance. Our culture at Tetra Tech encourages and embraces the differences that make each of us unique - we are hiring you for you, so be yourself! We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Industry:
Business Consulting and Services
Specialties:
Property, Residential, Government Services, Energy and Utilities, Transport, Defence
Employees:
10,001+
Annual Revenue:
$4.52B
Founded:
1966
Address:
Primary Tetra Tech Leeds 3 Sovereign Square Sovereign Street, Leeds, GB, LS14ER
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services who work across the full project life cycle worldwide. Our operations in the UK and Europe include are Leading with Science® to solve our clients’ most complex problems. Tetra Tech’s experts in the UK and Europe work alongside clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver on their objectives by providing sustainable and resilient solutions. From single projects to large-scale programmes, we are adept at working in complex or highly regulated environments. We have an excellent breadth and depth of expertise across our teams and, are able to call upon our global colleagues and resources to foster industry-leading approaches. However, we always maintain a personal approach to our client relationships to really understand where we can add value to them. Our work focusses in key sectors, many of which encompass a number of sub sectors, including: - Property - Residential - Government Services - Energy and Utilities - Transport - Defence The range of disciplines within each of our service streams is extensive to enable us to build multidisciplinary teams bespoke to individual needs: - Asset Management, Compliance, and Surveying - Engineering - Environment - Planning - Project and Cost Management - Transportation
