Location: Winchester

We have an opportunity for a Senior Structural Engineer to join our experienced and talented structures team.

Our projects include large complex schemes with contract values over £200 million to smaller local client focussed tasks. We work both in the UK and internationally with interesting clients including F1 Teams, motor manufacturers, Schools/Universities, Contractors, and Developers.

As a Senior Structural Engineer, you will be responsible for assisting in the provision of a wide range of services. 

Who are we?

Ridge is a built environment consultancy, helping our clients transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment. We are enabled by great people who are inspired and proud of what they do and respected for who they are.

Our people are the foundation of our success, and our greatest asset and what separate us, they drive our vision and embody our values. We offer not just a job, but a journey. We believe in commitment, and the value of a stable, flexible, long-term career path. We challenge our people to be the best they can be and help them grow with the right development.

What's in it for you?

Our vision is to be ever progressive, expanding our expertise and nurturing our talent through Quality, Innovation & Growth, to achieve our strategic outcomes:  

• Growth which fuels ideas and opportunity for all
• Purposeful and meaningful work
• Continual development and mentoring
• Empowerment, inclusivity and respect
• Happiness and enjoyment
• Openness, honesty and integrity
• Acting as one team

 Your reward is focused on your total wellbeing, with a package to support all aspects of life. In addition to your salary, you can expect: 

• A healthy holiday balance of 25 days, plus bank holidays & the ability to buy / sell to suit you
• 3 days a year to give your time to others, volunteering for great causes
• An inclusive wellbeing offer:

• Financial – Life Assurance, Pension Scheme (3% Employee, 6% Employer), Income Protection, Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme, flexible choice of Critical Illness Insurance
• Physical – Free Private Medical Insurance, Doctor at Hand Private GP, Best Doctors, flexible choice of Dental Plan, Cycle to Work Scheme, GymFlex & Healthcare Cash Plan
• Mental – Mental Health First Aiders, Help@Hand by Unum
• A flexible approach to hybrid working, to suit both you & your team
• Tailored career development – focused on professional, personal and/or educational

We believe that everyone performs their best when they feel like they belong and can be their true selves at work. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we will support you to ensure you have everything you need to be successful and achieve your best in your career at Ridge. If you’d like to discuss accessibility, accommodations or adjustments during your application & selection process, please contact us at workwithus@ridge.co.uk and we will work with you to ensure you feel included and supported.

• Production of structural engineering work packages relating to medium to large development projects from initial concept through to completion.
• Production of calculations packages for Building Control submission.
• Undertake survey inspections and produce written reports in good English on findings, set out in a logical manner with appropriate recommendations.
• Work closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
• Represent the company at external meetings with clients, contractors, and fellow professionals.
• Prepare client / project proposals.
• Agree design philosophy / design fundamentals.
• Manage individuals or small groups within the team including graduates and technicians
• Manage projects and their workflow and allocate resource accordingly.
• Input into the team weekly resource.
• Be responsible for delivering work to a fee and to timescales agreed

Please note this role will involve travel to sites across the UK. 

To be considered for this role you should possess / evidence:

• Be a graduate with a good degree in structural engineering
• Member of Institution of Civil Engineers or Institution of Structural Engineers
• Proven experience of working in a relevant design role
• A good understanding of regulatory requirements
• Proficiency in use of design software such as Tekla, Tedds, SCIA