Senior Forensic Civil / Structural Engineer

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Description

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global professional services firm with more than $2+ billion in revenues, +10,000 staff and over 83 offices worldwide. Our Corporate Finance team has extensive experience achieving impactful results for our clients including founders, entrepreneurs, financial investors of all sizes, and market-leading corporations operating businesses across all industries globally.

The Team

Within A&M, a specialist team was established in EMEA to provide Quantum, Delay and Technical expert witness and advisory services to the Construction industry. The Construction Disputes team supports clients within the construction industry and work with law firms to provide expert advisory and/or witness support in construction claims and dispute matters.

Our team of experts have proven track records and highly respected in their fields. Our experts have testified across the globe on many of the largest quantum, delay, engineering and commercial damages matters.

The Role and Responsibilities

As part of our continuous growth plan, we aim to expand and strengthen the existing Technical Expert Services team across the EMEA. This is a unique opportunity to join a leading organisation and be part of an expanding and highly regarded team. This is a growing area of work for us and this role will offer significant opportunities for taking on responsibility and career development, and for developing advanced engineering skills and approaches.

We are seeking to recruit a Forensic Civil/Structural Engineer within our London team. You will work as part of the construction dispute team working on heavy civil engineering projects requiring forensic analysis of various structures including concrete structures (ranging from a concrete hard standing to a RCC dam) and steel structures (ranging from a steel truss to a cabled bridge). The challenge is to assess the current condition of the structure, diagnose the status of the design and construction in relation to code compliance and good industry practice, identify any deficiencies and effectively communicate them with nontechnical audience, and potentially propose practical remedial measures to remedy the observed defects with minimum disruption to the operation of assets.

This is a technically demanding role, and we are seeking candidates with a strong interest in forensic engineering. The ideal candidate will have considerable ability in the detailed structural analysis and investigation of structures, and the ability to bring considerable creativity to resolving structural problems and deficiencies. The work requires a detailed understanding of structural principles and detailing in concrete and steel structures with a focus on heavy civil engineering. As part of the role, you will:

• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Undertake forensic assessment in the field of civil and structural engineering to identify root cause(s) of civil and structural engineering issues and any associated damages.
• Produce and review calculations, models, reports, and presentations to an excellent standard, on time.
• Undertake independent research of technical publications and literature in support of assessment into code verification and assisting potential remedial solutions
• Present your work to your senior colleagues (usually the named expert witness), assist them in producing their expert reports, and review their works for quality assurance.

Required Skills and Experience

We are looking for a candidate with:

• A Master's degree MEng / MSc in civil or structural engineering.
• A Chartered Member of the ICE or IStructE with the Engineering Council UK or equivalent body.
• Ability to forensically review civil and structural engineering issues
• Extensive experience as a consulting engineer in design and construction of heavy civil engineering projects
• Extensive infrastructure design experience, particularly in reinforced concrete design, structural steelwork design and marine structural design
• Experience as a lead structural engineer on medium to large projects
• Extensive knowledge of British and European codes of practice
• Strong analytical and structural site inspection skills
• Experience using common analysis software (including or similar to STAAD, SAP2000, TEDDS, ETABS and SAFE) and willing to quickly learn to use new analysis packages as required, including fully non-linear analysis packages.
• Ability to communicate complex technical matters in plain English (written and verbal)

In addition, the following are highly desirable:

• Forensic analysis experience to assist legal proceedings
• Expert witness work as an assistant expert
• A construction law degree

Personal Style

• Able to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Objective with fact-based approach to problem solving.
• Hands-on and non-hierarchical operator relating well at all levels and cultures.
• Driven by values and integrity, a straight talker, building confidence and leading by example.
• Able to balance a high-level view with detail.
• Autonomous - Alvarez & Marsal has a flat structure with a self-sufficient culture.
• Entrepreneurial spirit.

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person's unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favourite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.