Conservation Engineer

Job Summary by the Career Balance Team:

A conservation engineering company is seeking a Conservation Engineer to join their team in London, Southampton, or Oxford. The successful candidate will collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver high-quality structural engineering solutions for historic and conservation projects. They will conduct structural analysis, design, and assessment, engage with clients and stakeholders, and contribute to the development of the historic structures and conservation practice. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in conservation engineering, proficiency in structural analysis and design, excellent communication skills, and a passion for innovation and sustainability. The company offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Job Description:Conservation Engineer

Company Overview:

Join an award-winning company at the forefront of structural engineering, catering to diverse sectors including conservation, commercial, education, healthcare, residential, and leisure. With a team of 43 dedicated professionals spread across three vibrant offices in London, Southampton, and Oxford, my client fosters a supportive environment where innovation thrives.

Job Location: London/Southampton/Oxford

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver high-quality structural engineering solutions tailored for historic and conservation projects.
• Conduct comprehensive structural analysis, design, and assessment across a spectrum of structures.
• Engage closely with clients, architects, and stakeholders to grasp project nuances and deliver innovative engineering solutions.
• Participate actively in site visits, inspections, and assessments as per project requirements.
• Contribute significantly to the development and expansion of the historic structures and conservation practice within the firm.

Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience in conservation engineering, with a keen understanding of historic structures and preservation principles.
• Proficiency in structural analysis and design methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients, architects, and team members.
• Flexibility to work across different projects and locations as per business requirements.
• Qualifications in engineering or related fields preferred.
• Passion for innovation and sustainability in engineering practices.

Salary and Benefits:

• Generous annual leave of 27 days plus bank holidays.
• Access to the Government Cycle Scheme.
• Travel season ticket loan available if needed.
• Health insurance via Vitality, offering enticing healthy living incentives such as discounted gym memberships, activity tracker devices, and cashback on healthy food purchases.
• Life insurance policy featuring an app-based system of healthy living incentives, including a step count leader board and activity-based points redeemable as vouchers with various retailers.
• Enrolment into the company pension scheme.
• Enhanced maternity pay exceeding statutory requirements.
• One of the benefits of working for them is early involvement in all aspects of project work – they are too small to pigeon hole! They’re London workload consists of roughly 40% education (schools / colleges / universities), 30% health, 15% commercial, 5% leisure and 5% large residential.
• Approved training schemes for IStructE and ICE as well as RICS with an active graduate community who are encouraged to collaborate and socialize.
• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Location: South East, Central London