About Southwark: We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population. At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do. Join Our Team as a Senior Structural Engineer at Southwark Council! Are you passionate about structural engineering and eager to make a real impact in your community? Southwark Council is looking for a talented Senior Structural Engineer to join our dynamic Building Control division. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applications from women and individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds. About the Role: As a Senior Structural Engineer at Southwark Council, you will be crucial in ensuring the safety and compliance of building projects across our vibrant borough. You will provide specialist structural engineering expertise on building control applications, lead investigations, and collaborate with various stakeholders to promote safe and sustainable development. This role offers the chance to work on diverse and challenging projects in a rapidly evolving area of London. What we’re looking for: Expertise and Experience: A qualified structural engineer with substantial experience in building control applications and a customer-oriented approach. Membership in a relevant professional body, such as the Institute of Structural Engineers, is essential. Strong Knowledge Base: A solid understanding of regulations, legislation, and professional codes of practice related to structural engineering and building safety. Commitment to Excellence: A candidate who demonstrates a strong focus on customer satisfaction, the ability to work under pressure, and a drive for continuous improvement. Why Join Southwark Council? Inclusive Environment: We are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, and all team members can thrive. Impactful Work: Be part of a team that contributes to the safety and growth of our community, working on projects that shape the future of Southwark. Professional Growth: We support ongoing professional development and encourage our team members to expand their skills and knowledge. If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role with a forward-thinking team at Southwark Council, we would love to hear from you! Apply Today and Be Part of Our Journey! We welcome all applicants and are committed to ensuring a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you need any accommodations, please let us know. Join Southwark Council in making a difference in our community while advancing your career in a supportive and inclusive environment. Benefits and more information: In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our Staff Benefits page. Recruitment timetable Closing date: Sunday 22 September 2024. Interviews: Wednesday 2 October 2024. Guaranteed Interview Scheme: As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria: Members of the Armed Forces and veterans. Are currently in care, or have previously been in care. If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition. We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together programme. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council. Attachments Click here to view the Job description and Person specification