Our client, one of the world’s leading engineering, project management and consultancy companies is currently recruiting for a Senior Structural Analyst

Key aims and bjectives

• Provide technical expertise in the form of finite element or other similar analytical
methods to design or assess structures, mechanical equipment, components, etc.
• Assist in developing the porfolio of work undertaken by the Advanced Engineering
Services group.

Prime responsibilities and duties
• Undertake analysis and design activities to required level of detail, within budget and onschedule.
• Present results, both written and verbal, in a professional manner.
• Assist in the preparation of workscopes, bids and proposals.

Qualifications/Training Essential:
• Minimum UK Bachelors Degree or equivalent in appropriate engineering subject.
Desirable:
• Chartered engineer and member of appropriate engineering institution

Experience Essential:
• Experienced engineer with a strong technical and analytical background, respected for past achievements.
• Experienced in the use of finite element methods for the design and assessment ofstructures for both strength and fatigue.
• Experienced in the use of design and assessment methods used within the discipline.
• Strong working knowledge of the appropriate codes of practice, standards and industry guidelines.
• Working knowledge of SESAM, ABAQUS and PATRAN software packages.

Desirable:
• Working knowledge of Shell structural design standards.
• Working knowledge of computational methods and design standards suitable for the assessment of large plate girder structures.
• Involved in industry/educational seminars and activities.

Personal qualities, aptitudes and skills
Self motivated to deliver solutions on schedule and to budget.
• Ability to build good client relationships and develop new opportunities in the course of delivering high value technical solutions
• Flexible with a proactiive approach to problem solving.
• Capable of developing and applying innovative technical methods and solutions.
• Able to take the lead in motivation, training and ongoing education of subordinates.
• Able to supervise and technically direct a small singe discipline team of engineers and designers.
• Determination to achieve personal objectives and goals.
• Demonstrate potential for advancement to leadership/project engineering positions.

Competencies – generic
• Capable of understanding client requirements and developing corresponding workscopes, budgets and schedules.
• Ability to interface with clients and present technically complex or novel concepts to both technical experts and non-specialists.
• Aware of commercial, contractual and administrative aspects of engineering.
• Able to estimate man-hours and materials required for delegated aspects of work.
• Able to work with other disciplines and draughting sections to meet delivery dates.
• Experienced in quality control requirements and quality assurance for engineering work.
• Competent in design safety/environmental requirements, procedures and responsibilities.
• Familiar with planning, progress monitoring, forecasting and reporting.
• Capable of generating a cooperative team based culture for groups supervised groups.

Competencies – techncial
• Technically competent in undertaking advanced finite element analyses and/or fitness for purpose assessments.
• Competent in the use of analytical and numerical methods used within the discipline including an understanding of the theoretical background of analysis software.
• Capable of producing clear and concise technical reports to a high professional
standard.

Competencies – project / department specific
• Capable of working effectively within and contributing