21 Oct
RSK Group
Northern Ireland
About the Company
At Nicholas O'Dwyer, sustainability is at the core of our work. If you are looking to advance your career in a socially responsible company, which has a proven track record over 90 years, and is committed to creating a sustainable planet, we invite you to be part of our team.
Our mission is to provide innovative and reliable solutions using cutting edge technology and expertise, to ensure project success and employee satisfaction. We deliver infrastructure projects in water, wastewater, transportation, civil and structural engineering, flood protection, and energy including renewables. With headquarters in Ireland, we also operate in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
As part of the RSK Group,
an amalgamation of over 200 companies with more than 15,000 employees, we benefit from a global network of opportunities while retaining our brand and autonomy.
About the Role:
The Senior Structural Engineer will be available to attend meetings etc. with travel between sites and clients as required and will also attend regular coordination meetings with the design team.
The ideal candidate would be a Chartered, or near-chartered, Engineer with a minimum of 7+ years of experience in the design and management of structural engineering projects. You should be an effective communicator and be practiced in the delivery of client-facing roles where an emphasis on responsive service, program focus, and quality of design are paramount. The coordination of internal and external design resources, either individually or in teams, is also an essential part of this role.
The successful candidate would be working as part of a team on International and domestic projects including:
- Portfolio of Design and Build projects in the UK.
- Commercial development projects in Northern Ireland
- Design Services for UK and Ireland water utilities
Core role requirements:
- Lead and manage structural engineering projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards, project requirements, and client requirements.
- Conduct structural analyses and calculations to design safe and efficient structures.
- Oversee the preparation of detailed design drawings, specifications, and reports.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to deliver projects within established timelines and budgets.
- Provide technical expertise and mentorship to junior engineers and team members.
- Actively engage in site inspections, assessments, and structural surveys.
- Stay informed about advancements in structural engineering practices and standards to enhance project outcomes.
- Participate in project meetings and liaise with stakeholders to address technical concerns and ensure project alignment with objectives.
- Uphold a high standard of work, ensuring all designs and engineering solutions meet the company's quality requirements.
Qualifications and Experience: -
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.
- Chartered Engineer status or actively working towards chartered status.
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in structural engineering.
- Proficient in structural design software (e.g., Tekla Structural Designer, Tedds, Robot,
MasterSeries Retaining Wall Suite, etc.).
- Strong knowledge of relevant design codes and standards (e.g., Eurocodes, British Standards).
- Excellent project management and leadership skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Our mission is to provide advice and assistance to today’s global community in the delivery of sustainable infrastructure for tomorrow. As a professional engineering and environmental consultancy, we provide water engineering, environmental engineering, and civil and structural engineering services to both public and private sector clients, mainly in the transportation and infrastructure sectors.
Over the years we have provided services in water and wastewater engineering to authorities serving over five million consumers, and we’ve used our engineering services to help develop over five thousand kilometres of highways, making us one of the most respected consulting engineering practices in Ireland today. We’ve worked in over 20 countries and counting throughout the developing world and our employees have access to a range of major projects in Ireland, the UK, Europe, and Africa.
Nicholas O’Dwyer 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. In fact,
Environment Analyst recently highlighted RSK’s growth commenting, “Few companies in the environmental services sector can claim to be expanding at the same pace as RSK.” Today, RSK Group consists of over 120 businesses and employs over 7,000 specialists. The group is headquartered in the United Kingdom and has an established presence in more than 40 countries around the world.
▶️ Senior Structural Engineer
🖊️ RSK Group
📍 Northern Ireland