Senior Civil & Structural Engineer

About the job:

Are you passionate about Civil Structural Engineering? Are you looking for your next opportunity but don’t see the perfect role right now? At Kent, we are always on the lookout for talented and motivated individuals to join our team. Even if we don’t have an immediate opening that matches your skills, we encourage you to express your interest and join our talent pool for future opportunities.

We follow a hybrid working model that combines office and remote work, with a requirement to be in the Woking office four days a week. This approach supports the development of a strong and effective team dynamic within Engineering.

If you are forward‑thinking, quality‑driven, and excited to contribute to impactful projects across the energy and industrial sectors, we look forward to hearing from you.

Skills & Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the lead engineer on feasibility, concept, FEED, detailed design, or EPC project.
• Typically technically responsible for a small/medium-sized project or an area of work on larger projects and supervises the preparation of specific deliverables.
• Undertaking specific tasks/area of work as defined by the lead/ principal engineer or group manager.
• Identifying and resolving discrepancies and divergences from the original proposal/contract under the supervision of the lead/principal engineer or group manager.
• Provides construction support, as required.
• Supporting the preparation of the Civil / Structural Design Criteria and executing allocated tasks within the requirements. 
• Ensuring compliance with KENT’s ISO accredited QMS and project-specific procedures, guides, and standards.
• In consultation with the Civil / Structural group manager, takes responsibility for identifying own development needs and ensuring that agreed development goals are met.
• Supervising and checking the work of other engineers as delegated by the lead engineer/group manager. 
• Responsible for communicating technical/ project issues potentially impacting the project to the lead engineer.

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience: 

• Engineering Degree, Master's or equivalent in Civil / Structural Engineering or similar (minimum).
• Chartered Engineer or approaching chartered status.
• Exposure to consultancy, FEED, detailed design, and EPC projects.
• Excellent knowledge and experience of applicable international and industry specifications, standards, and codes.
• Technical knowledge in the engineering and design of foundations, piling, reinforced concrete structures, steel structures, and buildings.
• Complimentary knowledge of civil and underground engineering and design.
• Relevant knowledge and hands-on experience of engineering software and tools hands-on capability relevant to civil / Structural Engineering and particular engineering specialisms. Staad Pro experience preferred.
• Knowledge of safety and quality procedures and best practices.
• Activity scheduling and discipline priorities.

Communication:

• Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills.

Behaviour/ Core Competencies:

• Good coordination, monitoring and supervisory skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Cost awareness.
• Proactive approach.
• Attention to detail.
• Team player.
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines.
• Multi-tasking and prioritising tasks.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Experience and ability to liaise, supervise and coordinate with Kent GEC offices.

HSSEQ:

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country. 

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process. Please contact us confidentially at [email protected] to find out how we can support you.