Civil Structural Engineer

Responsibilities

Working on a full-time basis and reporting to the Senior Partner, the chosen candidate will be responsible for the following duties:

• Concept design and feasibility, structural and civil engineering design, limited architectural design, design coordination, supervision of works and certification of contractor bills;
• Ensuring compliance with current legislation, professional Standards and Codes of Practice;
• Proactively and efficiently managing changes in project scope, identifying potential crises, and assisting with devising contingency plans when and as necessary;
• Ensuring that all Civil and Structural Engineering aspects of the project are properly managed and controlled;
• Preparing recommendations for Clients approval;
• Preparing and communicating technical and commercial progress reports to internal and external stakeholders;
• Analyzing and preparing reports with the necessary calculations about loads, stresses and strains regarding structural components, element sizing and detailing of structural elements;
• Selecting and utilizing the right materials, while considering their strength and how their inclusion may necessitate a change of structural design;
• Examining structures and assessing their condition and advising how to improve their structural integrity;
• Monitoring planning, scope, budgets and schedules, ensuring that services and project work are carried out within the stipulated deadlines and budgets, to the company's standards and to contractual agreements;
• Monitoring and optimizing safety designs, procedures, production processes, and regulatory compliance;
• Inspecting project sites to ensure compliance with contract documents;
• Keeping abreast of latest trends and technologies in the Industry;

Requirements

• A recognized professional qualification in this field preferably in Civil and Structural Engineering, Engineering or a related field;
• Professional experience demonstrating a proven track record of successful delivery of complex and/or large scale projects, with multi-disciplinary teams from inception to completion;
• Perit Warrant;
• Highly cognizant and abreast with all applicable standards, legislations and practices applicable to the construction industry in Malta;
• Knowledge of hotel, commercial and residential developments would be considered an asset;
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, AutoCad, and Autodesk Revit, and/or related programs.
• Knowledge and skills related to BIM will be considered an asset;
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both English;
• Ability to work under pressure, to prioritise and adapt, and to work closely with others in a multidisciplinary environment;
• Attention to detail, analytical, influencing and negotiation skills, and the ability to understand and express technical concepts accurately with confidence and clarity;
• Collaborative approach with the ability to maximize short-term requirements and output whilst building long-term productive relationships;
• A measured approach to decision-making, being able to take decisions as and when needed in the interest of efficiency;