About Us
The Tyréns Group is one of the leading international engineering consultancies providing design, technical advisory and project management services in the built environment and infrastructure sectors. Working closely with our clients and partners, we develop solutions that support the sustainable development of cities and infrastructure.
Tyrens Polska Sp. z o.o. was established in Kraków in 2021 to provide engineering consultancy services in the building and infrastructure sectors, working in close collaboration with Tyréns Group companies in Sweden and the United Kingdom.
We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the grounds of race, colour, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
Job Description
As part of our continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Senior Structural Design Engineer to join our Kraków office and support our collaboration with Tyréns AKT II in London on prestigious building projects (https://tyrensakt.com/). Tyréns AKT II is recognised as one of the UK’s leading structural engineering consultancies.
For candidates with extensive experience and strong leadership capabilities, we also offer opportunities at Team Leader / Principal Structural Design Engineer level.
Tyréns AKT II’s outstanding reputation, stability and continued growth attract leading professionals in the industry, offering excellent opportunities for career development and professional advancement. The company’s sustained growth has also supported its expansion into key international markets.
The role will be based in our Kraków office, working closely with engineering teams in London. Projects will primarily be located in the United Kingdom, although opportunities to contribute to international projects, including those in the Middle East, may also arise.
Requirements
- A minimum of 8–10 years of professional experience in structural analysis and design of buildings, including office, commercial, industrial, public and other building types, with particular preference for experience in reinforced concrete structures.
- Experience working with Eurocodes and relevant local design standards and guidelines.
- Experience independently leading or co-leading structural engineering projects, including planning design activities, coordinating project teams and overseeing the delivery of assigned tasks.
- Strong analytical skills and sound engineering judgement, combined with a practical understanding of buildings and the construction process.
- For the Team Leader position: several years of proven experience in managing engineering design teams and leading and coordinating structural engineering projects. For the Principal Structural Design Engineer position: experience in independently leading structural engineering projects or supervising and coordinating the work of a group of structural engineers.
- Ability to plan, organise and coordinate both individual work and the activities of project team members.
- Good understanding of multidisciplinary design requirements and the ability to coordinate them into integrated engineering solutions.
- A collaborative approach to teamwork and a willingness to develop holistic design solutions.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in relevant structural engineering design and analysis software.
- Practical experience with structural calculation and analysis software.
- Good command of English, both written and spoken.
- Experience working in an international environment would be an advantage.
- A flexible approach, integrity and a strong work ethic.
Key Responsibilities
- Developing structural concepts and preliminary design solutions in collaboration with the project team.
- Preparing detailed structural calculations in accordance with Eurocodes and applicable design guidelines, using available 3D analysis and design software.
- Independently leading assigned projects or key project packages, taking responsibility for technical solutions, quality, deadlines and consistency of design deliverables.
- Proactively developing and optimising structural solutions, considering technical, architectural, construction and economic aspects of each project.
- Identifying project risks and proposing technical solutions to support effective project delivery.
- Coordinating the work of structural engineers and junior designers involved in project delivery, including planning and monitoring assigned tasks.
- Coordinating the preparation of design documentation, including reviewing and checking technical drawings.
- Reviewing and verifying design deliverables prepared by project team members to ensure compliance with technical requirements and quality standards.
- Working closely with multidisciplinary teams and Tyréns AKT II engineers to coordinate and optimise project design solutions.
- Preparing responses to technical queries and supporting the design coordination and approval process.
- Assisting in the preparation of technical information and construction documentation for contractors.
- Providing ongoing technical support to multidisciplinary project teams.
- Supporting the professional development of less experienced engineers through knowledge sharing, mentoring and technical guidance.
- For the Team Leader position: managing the engineering design team, including organising and planning team activities, allocating tasks, monitoring workload and project delivery schedules, and supporting the professional development of team members.
- For the Principal Structural Design Engineer position: acting as a technical lead on assigned projects, including overseeing key structural design solutions, coordinating engineering activities and ensuring the technical quality of project deliverables.
What We Offer
- Stable employment with an internationally established engineering consultancy.
- The opportunity to work on ambitious and prestigious architectural and engineering projects.
- Professional development opportunities in an international working environment.
- Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model.
- Full-time employment under a permanent employment contract.
- A modern office, a friendly working atmosphere and genuine support from colleagues.
- Access to training and professional development programmes.
- A benefits package, including private medical healthcare.