Associate/Associate Director Structural Engineer with experience of existing buildings Location: London (Hybrid working: at least 3 days in the office) Salary: £65,000 - £85,000 Hours: Full-Time 37.5 hours and would consider part time (minimum 30 hours) Employment: Permanent Who We Are The Useful Simple Trust (UST) consists of four professional design and consultancy practices: Expedition Engineering, Useful Projects and Useful Studio. We share innovative ideas, space and experience, and collaborate on a range of high-profile projects in the UK and internationally. Our breadth of experience gives us a depth of inter-disciplinary thinking rarely found in the industry. The company has 80+ talented and committed civil and structural engineers, architects, strategists and designers, sustainability & construction innovation consultants who work side-by-side creating positive outcomes for our changing environment following our key company values Work for Good, More with Less, Restore and Adapt and Get, Set, Zero. As a Social Enterprise, B-Corp and Employee Benefit Organisation, we do things differently. Our people are highly motivated and committed, in part because our structure and values mean that our combined success is shared equitably. We share part of our profit and re-invest the rest in research, social and environmental projects. We deliver purposeful projects that we believe have a sustainable impact on our clients and the wider human environment. Expedition Engineering is an award-winning engineering consultancy behind such iconic London structures as the Olympic Velodrome, the Cable Car and Chiswick Park Footbridge. In addition to structural engineering, Expedition provides holistic design solutions in masterplanning and civil engineering projects, as well as leading on innovation to challenge traditional methods of construction. Recent projects include the Stravos Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre in Athens, Greece, the Lee Valley Ice Centre in London, the AVA footbridge for Network Rail, the new Eden Project in Dundee, Scotland (in progress), development of industrial facilities for the nuclear industry and repair works on existing buildings. We work at all scales of project and stages of construction. What we are looking for We are looking for an Associate or Associate Director Structural Engineer with a minimum of 12 years' experience of design and project running, especially for refurbishment or repair of existing buildings. The main role is to ensure agile, pragmatic advice to Clients and delivery of projects, in line with the aims set up by the Project Director and in line with the Trust ethos. Beyond technical leadership, we also expect the Principal/Associate Engineer to participate actively to the commercial management of projects and general business development. The successful candidate will have a range of experience and/or potential (with training) to cover the below: Leadership responsibilities Lead teams to plan and deliver a project as per Expedition's standards. Be independent in projects delivery, with adequate reporting to Directors. Coach junior team members and engineers. Mentor and assist graduate engineers whilst maintaining own continued professional development. Project management responsibilities Plan work, make timely decisions and propose corrective actions. Ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery with respect of programme deadlines. Exercise oversight over various projects to ensure resources are deployed effectively. Estimate and monitor resource requirements using our in-house project running software. Technical and design responsibilities Work autonomously and as part of a team. Offer creative solutions. Be responsible for technical delivery and checking of challenging projects. Contribute to internal technical development in line with the strategy. Participate actively to multi-disciplinary coordination on projects. Be the first point of contact for clients, architects at all levels, contractors or third parties. Commercial responsibilities Prepare fee proposals, agreeing scope of services and appointments, for approval by the Project Director. Develop and foster good working relationships with peers and clients externally. Grow into the role of managing client and external consultant relationships. Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Chartered Engineer, memberof IStructE or ICE. Previous experience of relevant consultancy-based design. In depth knowledge of all main structural design codes. Considerable knowledge of how projects are designed and constructed. Proficient in the use of analysis and design software (including or similar toGSA, SCIA, ETABS) and willing to quickly learn to use new packages as required. Good knowledge of standard contracts. Experience in project delivery of different size. Experience of project management tool and reporting. We are specifically looking for someone enthusiastic to advise Clients on extending life of existing structures and deliver refurbishment and repair works. Diversity statement The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where we can all be ourselves. We are working to change the lack of representation of minority groups and are particularly keen to hear from anyone with relevant skills and experience who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We encourage people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women, people with different abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, all age groups, and those with intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics to apply. We know that diversity makes us stronger, and we are committed to creating a working environment that is inclusive and ensures everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions. What we offer We believe in investing and growing our people as much as we do our business. We foster talent, equal opportunity, diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing to develop a high performing and sustainable workforce. The package comprises: Significant training time and learning opportunities with our "future skills" development programme. Thriving Trust wide social scene including charitable activities and regular team events. Professional Memberships. Exposure to a variety of business sectors and range of responsibilities developing and delivering challenging projects. Flexible and hybrid working including the possibility to work a compressed 9-day fortnight. Service Recognition Awards. Private medical insurance. Life Assurance. Company pension scheme. Cycle to work scheme. Free access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family. Ready to make a significant impact in the engineering industry and build an amazing career? Join Useful Simple Trust today and be part of our extraordinary team. Apply now!
Dec 01, 2025
Full time
Associate/Associate Director Structural Engineer with experience of existing buildings Location: London (Hybrid working: at least 3 days in the office) Salary: £65,000 - £85,000 Hours: Full-Time 37.5 hours and would consider part time (minimum 30 hours) Employment: Permanent Who We Are The Useful Simple Trust (UST) consists of four professional design and consultancy practices: Expedition Engineering, Useful Projects and Useful Studio. We share innovative ideas, space and experience, and collaborate on a range of high-profile projects in the UK and internationally. Our breadth of experience gives us a depth of inter-disciplinary thinking rarely found in the industry. The company has 80+ talented and committed civil and structural engineers, architects, strategists and designers, sustainability & construction innovation consultants who work side-by-side creating positive outcomes for our changing environment following our key company values Work for Good, More with Less, Restore and Adapt and Get, Set, Zero. As a Social Enterprise, B-Corp and Employee Benefit Organisation, we do things differently. Our people are highly motivated and committed, in part because our structure and values mean that our combined success is shared equitably. We share part of our profit and re-invest the rest in research, social and environmental projects. We deliver purposeful projects that we believe have a sustainable impact on our clients and the wider human environment. Expedition Engineering is an award-winning engineering consultancy behind such iconic London structures as the Olympic Velodrome, the Cable Car and Chiswick Park Footbridge. In addition to structural engineering, Expedition provides holistic design solutions in masterplanning and civil engineering projects, as well as leading on innovation to challenge traditional methods of construction. Recent projects include the Stravos Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre in Athens, Greece, the Lee Valley Ice Centre in London, the AVA footbridge for Network Rail, the new Eden Project in Dundee, Scotland (in progress), development of industrial facilities for the nuclear industry and repair works on existing buildings. We work at all scales of project and stages of construction. What we are looking for We are looking for an Associate or Associate Director Structural Engineer with a minimum of 12 years' experience of design and project running, especially for refurbishment or repair of existing buildings. The main role is to ensure agile, pragmatic advice to Clients and delivery of projects, in line with the aims set up by the Project Director and in line with the Trust ethos. Beyond technical leadership, we also expect the Principal/Associate Engineer to participate actively to the commercial management of projects and general business development. The successful candidate will have a range of experience and/or potential (with training) to cover the below: Leadership responsibilities Lead teams to plan and deliver a project as per Expedition's standards. Be independent in projects delivery, with adequate reporting to Directors. Coach junior team members and engineers. Mentor and assist graduate engineers whilst maintaining own continued professional development. Project management responsibilities Plan work, make timely decisions and propose corrective actions. Ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery with respect of programme deadlines. Exercise oversight over various projects to ensure resources are deployed effectively. Estimate and monitor resource requirements using our in-house project running software. Technical and design responsibilities Work autonomously and as part of a team. Offer creative solutions. Be responsible for technical delivery and checking of challenging projects. Contribute to internal technical development in line with the strategy. Participate actively to multi-disciplinary coordination on projects. Be the first point of contact for clients, architects at all levels, contractors or third parties. Commercial responsibilities Prepare fee proposals, agreeing scope of services and appointments, for approval by the Project Director. Develop and foster good working relationships with peers and clients externally. Grow into the role of managing client and external consultant relationships. Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Chartered Engineer, memberof IStructE or ICE. Previous experience of relevant consultancy-based design. In depth knowledge of all main structural design codes. Considerable knowledge of how projects are designed and constructed. Proficient in the use of analysis and design software (including or similar toGSA, SCIA, ETABS) and willing to quickly learn to use new packages as required. Good knowledge of standard contracts. Experience in project delivery of different size. Experience of project management tool and reporting. We are specifically looking for someone enthusiastic to advise Clients on extending life of existing structures and deliver refurbishment and repair works. Diversity statement The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where we can all be ourselves. We are working to change the lack of representation of minority groups and are particularly keen to hear from anyone with relevant skills and experience who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We encourage people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women, people with different abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, all age groups, and those with intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics to apply. We know that diversity makes us stronger, and we are committed to creating a working environment that is inclusive and ensures everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions. What we offer We believe in investing and growing our people as much as we do our business. We foster talent, equal opportunity, diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing to develop a high performing and sustainable workforce. The package comprises: Significant training time and learning opportunities with our "future skills" development programme. Thriving Trust wide social scene including charitable activities and regular team events. Professional Memberships. Exposure to a variety of business sectors and range of responsibilities developing and delivering challenging projects. Flexible and hybrid working including the possibility to work a compressed 9-day fortnight. Service Recognition Awards. Private medical insurance. Life Assurance. Company pension scheme. Cycle to work scheme. Free access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family. Ready to make a significant impact in the engineering industry and build an amazing career? Join Useful Simple Trust today and be part of our extraordinary team. Apply now!
Overview Principal/Associate Structural Engineer with technical and project running skills Location: London (Hybrid working: at least 3 days in the office) Salary: £58,000 - £72,000 (DOE) Hours: Full-Time 37.5 hours Employment: Permanent Who We Are The Useful Simple Trust (UST) consists of four professional design and consultancy practices: Expedition Engineering, Useful Projects and Useful Studio. We share innovative ideas, space and experience, and collaborate on a range of high-profile projects in the UK and internationally. Our breadth of experience gives us a depth of inter-disciplinary thinking rarely found in the industry. The company has 80+ talented and committed civil and structural engineers, architects, strategists and designers, sustainability & construction innovation consultants who work side-by-side creating positive outcomes for our changing environment following our key company values Work for Good, More with Less, Restore and Adapt and Get, Set, Zero. As a Social Enterprise, B-Corp and Employee Benefit Organisation, we do things differently. Our people are highly motivated and committed, in part because our structure and values mean that our combined success is shared equitably. We share part of our profit and reinvest the rest in research, social and environmental projects. We deliver purposeful projects that we believe have a sustainable impact on our clients and the wider human environment. Expedition Engineering is an award-winning engineering consultancy behind such iconic London structures as the Olympic Velodrome, the Cable Car and Chiswick Park Footbridge. In addition to structural engineering, Expedition provides holistic design solutions in masterplanning and civil engineering projects, as well as leading on innovation to challenge traditional methods of construction. Recent projects include the Stravos Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre in Athens, Greece, the Lee Valley Ice Centre in London, the AVA footbridge for Network Rail, the new Eden Project in Dundee, Scotland (in progress), development of industrial facilities for the nuclear industry and repair works on existing buildings. We work at all scales of project and stages of construction. What we are looking for We are looking for a Principal or an Associate Structural Engineer with a minimum of 8 years' experience of design and project running to be responsible for the operational activities of engineering teams. The main role is to ensure successful delivery of projects, in line with the aims set up by the Project Director and in line with the Trust ethos. Beyond technical leadership, we also expect the Principal/Associate Engineer to participate actively in the commercial management of projects and general business development. The successful candidate will have a range of experience and/or potential (with training) to cover the below: Leadership responsibilities Lead teams to plan and deliver a project as per Expedition's standards. Ensure team's cohesion and alignment on project goals. Coach junior team members and engineers. Mentor and assist graduate engineers whilst maintaining own continued professional development. Project management responsibilities Plan work, make timely decisions and propose corrective actions. Ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery with respect of programme deadlines. Exercise oversight over various projects to ensure resources are deployed effectively. Estimate and monitor resource requirements using our in-house project running software. Technical and design responsibilities Work autonomously and as part of a team. Offer creative solutions. Be responsible for technical delivery and checking of challenging projects. Contribute to internal technical development in line with the strategy. Participate actively to multi-disciplinary coordination on projects. Be the first point of contact for clients, architects at all levels, contractors or third parties. Commercial responsibilities Prepare fee proposals, agreeing scope of services and appointments, for approval by the Project Director. Develop and foster good working relationships with peers and clients externally. Grow into the role of managing client and external consultant relationships. Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Chartered Engineer, member of IStructE or ICE. Previous experience of relevant consultancy-based design. In-depth knowledge of all main structural design codes. Considerable knowledge of how projects are designed and constructed. Proficient in the use of analysis and design software (including or similar to GSA, SCIA, ETABS) and willing to quickly learn to use new packages as required. Basic to proficient in the use of 3D modelling software such as Rhino and Grasshopper and willing to develop this competence. Good knowledge of standard contracts. Experience in project delivery of different sizes. Experience of project management tools and reporting. We are specifically looking for someone enthusiastic to help lead innovative and challenging projects. Diversity statement The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where we can all be ourselves. We are working to change the lack of representation of minority groups and are particularly keen to hear from anyone with relevant skills and experience who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We encourage people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women, people with different abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, all age groups, and those with intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics to apply. We know that diversity makes us stronger, and we are committed to creating a working environment that is inclusive and ensures everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions. What we offer We believe in investing and growing our people as much as we do our business. We foster talent, equal opportunity, diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing to develop a high performing and sustainable workforce. The package comprises: Significant training time and learning opportunities with our "future skills" development programme. Thriving Trust wide social scene including charitable activities and regular team events. Professional Memberships. Exposure to a variety of business sectors and range of responsibilities developing and delivering challenging projects. Flexible and hybrid working including the possibility to work a compressed 9-day fortnight. Service Recognition Awards. Private medical insurance. Life Assurance. Company pension scheme. Cycle to work scheme. Free access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family. Ready to make a significant impact in the engineering industry and build an amazing career? Join Useful Simple Trust today and be part of our extraordinary team. Apply now!
Dec 01, 2025
Full time
Overview Principal/Associate Structural Engineer with technical and project running skills Location: London (Hybrid working: at least 3 days in the office) Salary: £58,000 - £72,000 (DOE) Hours: Full-Time 37.5 hours Employment: Permanent Who We Are The Useful Simple Trust (UST) consists of four professional design and consultancy practices: Expedition Engineering, Useful Projects and Useful Studio. We share innovative ideas, space and experience, and collaborate on a range of high-profile projects in the UK and internationally. Our breadth of experience gives us a depth of inter-disciplinary thinking rarely found in the industry. The company has 80+ talented and committed civil and structural engineers, architects, strategists and designers, sustainability & construction innovation consultants who work side-by-side creating positive outcomes for our changing environment following our key company values Work for Good, More with Less, Restore and Adapt and Get, Set, Zero. As a Social Enterprise, B-Corp and Employee Benefit Organisation, we do things differently. Our people are highly motivated and committed, in part because our structure and values mean that our combined success is shared equitably. We share part of our profit and reinvest the rest in research, social and environmental projects. We deliver purposeful projects that we believe have a sustainable impact on our clients and the wider human environment. Expedition Engineering is an award-winning engineering consultancy behind such iconic London structures as the Olympic Velodrome, the Cable Car and Chiswick Park Footbridge. In addition to structural engineering, Expedition provides holistic design solutions in masterplanning and civil engineering projects, as well as leading on innovation to challenge traditional methods of construction. Recent projects include the Stravos Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre in Athens, Greece, the Lee Valley Ice Centre in London, the AVA footbridge for Network Rail, the new Eden Project in Dundee, Scotland (in progress), development of industrial facilities for the nuclear industry and repair works on existing buildings. We work at all scales of project and stages of construction. What we are looking for We are looking for a Principal or an Associate Structural Engineer with a minimum of 8 years' experience of design and project running to be responsible for the operational activities of engineering teams. The main role is to ensure successful delivery of projects, in line with the aims set up by the Project Director and in line with the Trust ethos. Beyond technical leadership, we also expect the Principal/Associate Engineer to participate actively in the commercial management of projects and general business development. The successful candidate will have a range of experience and/or potential (with training) to cover the below: Leadership responsibilities Lead teams to plan and deliver a project as per Expedition's standards. Ensure team's cohesion and alignment on project goals. Coach junior team members and engineers. Mentor and assist graduate engineers whilst maintaining own continued professional development. Project management responsibilities Plan work, make timely decisions and propose corrective actions. Ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery with respect of programme deadlines. Exercise oversight over various projects to ensure resources are deployed effectively. Estimate and monitor resource requirements using our in-house project running software. Technical and design responsibilities Work autonomously and as part of a team. Offer creative solutions. Be responsible for technical delivery and checking of challenging projects. Contribute to internal technical development in line with the strategy. Participate actively to multi-disciplinary coordination on projects. Be the first point of contact for clients, architects at all levels, contractors or third parties. Commercial responsibilities Prepare fee proposals, agreeing scope of services and appointments, for approval by the Project Director. Develop and foster good working relationships with peers and clients externally. Grow into the role of managing client and external consultant relationships. Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Chartered Engineer, member of IStructE or ICE. Previous experience of relevant consultancy-based design. In-depth knowledge of all main structural design codes. Considerable knowledge of how projects are designed and constructed. Proficient in the use of analysis and design software (including or similar to GSA, SCIA, ETABS) and willing to quickly learn to use new packages as required. Basic to proficient in the use of 3D modelling software such as Rhino and Grasshopper and willing to develop this competence. Good knowledge of standard contracts. Experience in project delivery of different sizes. Experience of project management tools and reporting. We are specifically looking for someone enthusiastic to help lead innovative and challenging projects. Diversity statement The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where we can all be ourselves. We are working to change the lack of representation of minority groups and are particularly keen to hear from anyone with relevant skills and experience who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We encourage people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women, people with different abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, all age groups, and those with intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics to apply. We know that diversity makes us stronger, and we are committed to creating a working environment that is inclusive and ensures everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions. What we offer We believe in investing and growing our people as much as we do our business. We foster talent, equal opportunity, diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing to develop a high performing and sustainable workforce. The package comprises: Significant training time and learning opportunities with our "future skills" development programme. Thriving Trust wide social scene including charitable activities and regular team events. Professional Memberships. Exposure to a variety of business sectors and range of responsibilities developing and delivering challenging projects. Flexible and hybrid working including the possibility to work a compressed 9-day fortnight. Service Recognition Awards. Private medical insurance. Life Assurance. Company pension scheme. Cycle to work scheme. Free access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family. Ready to make a significant impact in the engineering industry and build an amazing career? Join Useful Simple Trust today and be part of our extraordinary team. Apply now!
Location: London (hybrid working: min 3 days in the office) Grade: Senior / Principal Engineer Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum depending on experience including competitive benefits Vacancy Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time (37.5h p/w) What makes us different The Useful Simple Trust (UST) is a family of highly renowned professional design and consultancy practices. Our 70+ talented and committed civil and structural engineers, architects, designers, construction innovation consultants, strategists and sustainability experts work side-by-side creating positive outcomes for our changing built environment following our key company values: Work for Good, More with Less, Restore and Adapt and Get, Set, Zero. Our three practices Expedition Engineering, Useful Projects and Useful Studio share space, ideas and experience, and regularly collaborate on a range of high-profile projects in the UK and internationally. Our breadth of experience gives us a depth of inter-disciplinary thinking rarely found in the industry. As a Social Enterprise, B Corp and Employee Benefit Organisation, we do things differently. Our people are highly motivated and committed, in part because our structure and values mean that our combined success is shared equitably. We share part of our profit and re-invest the rest in research, social and environmental projects. We deliver purposeful projects that we believe have a sustainable impact on our clients and the wider human environment. We are particularly focused on the sector's biggest challenges around productivity, resource efficiency and the climate emergency / net zero. Expedition Engineering is an award-winning engineering consultancy and our masterplanning and infrastructure design work is industry leading. We work for local authorities across the UK, private developers, and international clients. Our collaborators include leading architectural, landscape and urban design practices with whom we have developed strong working relationships. We also work closely with leading ecologists. We provide a wide range of engineering services into the development of concept masterplans, infrastructure projects and building design. Our key skills are centred on nature based, water sensitive design integrated with landscape, biodiversity and climate resilience, closed-loop water strategies, flood risk mitigations and flood defence design, earthworks and ground engineering strategies. We deliver purposeful projects that we believe have a positive impact for our clients and the wider human environment. We are focused on sustainable urban regeneration, place making, resource efficiency and the climate and biodiversity emergencies. We take a whole life and holistic approach to design, built on best practice and on-going research and innovation. We work collaboratively with academics and expert collaborators to augment our skill set. What we are looking for We are looking for a professionally qualified Senior / Principal Civil Engineer with Chartered Engineer (CEng) status to join our team. You would be part of a dynamic team and have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects, from city-wide masterplans through to parks and public realm projects including educational, arts and leisure, commercial and residential developments You will likely have between 5-8 years post-graduation design experience with the ability to think through complex problems and embrace creative and appropriate solutions. You will have strong analysis, engineering design and communication skills. The successful candidate will have the following core experience: Technical design of key infrastructure systems including water, flood mitigation, drainage, highways and utilities. Digital design and systems optimisation tools such as parametric earth movement modelling and information systems and 3D modelling Site analysis including hydrology, utilities, ground condition and environmental conditions. Defining briefs, developing strategies and undertaking feasibility studies in response to client needs. Our ideal candidate will have a sound technical base with good knowledge of relevant infrastructure standards, and an ability to adapt and work with other relevant international standards and practices. He/she will also have: Strong analytical and research skills Experience in negotiating with technical stakeholders such as the Environment Agency, Lead Local Flood Authorities and water undertakers. Experience in the production of accurate, high-quality drawings Strong IT skills along with an ability to interpret and work with maps, plans and drawings Experience of design software commonly used in the design of infrastructure associated with building-based projects. This could include Autodesk Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Revit, InfoDrainage (or similar), GIS, etc. Awareness of BIM and its application on projects A good understanding of sustainable development practice The ability to work both individually and as part of a multidisciplinary team whilst taking responsibility for the quality of their work The ability to liaise directly with clients, architects and other parties in a project's professional team. The ability to communicate confidently and to be able to adapt their approach to suit specific situations. Any of the following skills would also be welcome and would allow the candidate to contribute more widely to our projects: Experience of 3D parametric modelling such as Rhino/Grasshopper Experience of design software used in energy and environmental analysis (IES VE, JPA SAP,Ladybug, Honeybee, DIVA, EnergyPlus etc.) Environmental design of buildings Professional qualifications are expected to include: BSc/BEng (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering Chartered Engineer (CEng) status and membership of an appropriate professional body such as ICE, CIWEM (or similar) Personal Attributes: Proactive person who enjoys working in a team environment Good sense of humour Passionate about building a better future Enthusiastic person, who takes pride in his/ her work Flexible, organised and good communicator What we offer We believe in investing and growing our people as much as we do our business. We foster talent, equal opportunity, diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing to develop a high performing and sustainable workforce. The package comprises: Flexible working including 9-day fortnight scheme Aviva Private medical insurance with access to WeCare 24/7 GP access Supported route to chartership with enhanced learning and development opportunities Professional membership(s) reimbursement
Dec 01, 2025
Full time
Location: London (hybrid working: min 3 days in the office) Grade: Senior / Principal Engineer Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum depending on experience including competitive benefits Vacancy Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time (37.5h p/w) What makes us different The Useful Simple Trust (UST) is a family of highly renowned professional design and consultancy practices. Our 70+ talented and committed civil and structural engineers, architects, designers, construction innovation consultants, strategists and sustainability experts work side-by-side creating positive outcomes for our changing built environment following our key company values: Work for Good, More with Less, Restore and Adapt and Get, Set, Zero. Our three practices Expedition Engineering, Useful Projects and Useful Studio share space, ideas and experience, and regularly collaborate on a range of high-profile projects in the UK and internationally. Our breadth of experience gives us a depth of inter-disciplinary thinking rarely found in the industry. As a Social Enterprise, B Corp and Employee Benefit Organisation, we do things differently. Our people are highly motivated and committed, in part because our structure and values mean that our combined success is shared equitably. We share part of our profit and re-invest the rest in research, social and environmental projects. We deliver purposeful projects that we believe have a sustainable impact on our clients and the wider human environment. We are particularly focused on the sector's biggest challenges around productivity, resource efficiency and the climate emergency / net zero. Expedition Engineering is an award-winning engineering consultancy and our masterplanning and infrastructure design work is industry leading. We work for local authorities across the UK, private developers, and international clients. Our collaborators include leading architectural, landscape and urban design practices with whom we have developed strong working relationships. We also work closely with leading ecologists. We provide a wide range of engineering services into the development of concept masterplans, infrastructure projects and building design. Our key skills are centred on nature based, water sensitive design integrated with landscape, biodiversity and climate resilience, closed-loop water strategies, flood risk mitigations and flood defence design, earthworks and ground engineering strategies. We deliver purposeful projects that we believe have a positive impact for our clients and the wider human environment. We are focused on sustainable urban regeneration, place making, resource efficiency and the climate and biodiversity emergencies. We take a whole life and holistic approach to design, built on best practice and on-going research and innovation. We work collaboratively with academics and expert collaborators to augment our skill set. What we are looking for We are looking for a professionally qualified Senior / Principal Civil Engineer with Chartered Engineer (CEng) status to join our team. You would be part of a dynamic team and have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects, from city-wide masterplans through to parks and public realm projects including educational, arts and leisure, commercial and residential developments You will likely have between 5-8 years post-graduation design experience with the ability to think through complex problems and embrace creative and appropriate solutions. You will have strong analysis, engineering design and communication skills. The successful candidate will have the following core experience: Technical design of key infrastructure systems including water, flood mitigation, drainage, highways and utilities. Digital design and systems optimisation tools such as parametric earth movement modelling and information systems and 3D modelling Site analysis including hydrology, utilities, ground condition and environmental conditions. Defining briefs, developing strategies and undertaking feasibility studies in response to client needs. Our ideal candidate will have a sound technical base with good knowledge of relevant infrastructure standards, and an ability to adapt and work with other relevant international standards and practices. He/she will also have: Strong analytical and research skills Experience in negotiating with technical stakeholders such as the Environment Agency, Lead Local Flood Authorities and water undertakers. Experience in the production of accurate, high-quality drawings Strong IT skills along with an ability to interpret and work with maps, plans and drawings Experience of design software commonly used in the design of infrastructure associated with building-based projects. This could include Autodesk Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Revit, InfoDrainage (or similar), GIS, etc. Awareness of BIM and its application on projects A good understanding of sustainable development practice The ability to work both individually and as part of a multidisciplinary team whilst taking responsibility for the quality of their work The ability to liaise directly with clients, architects and other parties in a project's professional team. The ability to communicate confidently and to be able to adapt their approach to suit specific situations. Any of the following skills would also be welcome and would allow the candidate to contribute more widely to our projects: Experience of 3D parametric modelling such as Rhino/Grasshopper Experience of design software used in energy and environmental analysis (IES VE, JPA SAP,Ladybug, Honeybee, DIVA, EnergyPlus etc.) Environmental design of buildings Professional qualifications are expected to include: BSc/BEng (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering Chartered Engineer (CEng) status and membership of an appropriate professional body such as ICE, CIWEM (or similar) Personal Attributes: Proactive person who enjoys working in a team environment Good sense of humour Passionate about building a better future Enthusiastic person, who takes pride in his/ her work Flexible, organised and good communicator What we offer We believe in investing and growing our people as much as we do our business. We foster talent, equal opportunity, diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing to develop a high performing and sustainable workforce. The package comprises: Flexible working including 9-day fortnight scheme Aviva Private medical insurance with access to WeCare 24/7 GP access Supported route to chartership with enhanced learning and development opportunities Professional membership(s) reimbursement