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Assistant Structural Engineer Location: Flexible / Hybrid Salary: Competitive + Benefits Job Type: Full-time, Permanent About the Role An innovative engineering consultancy is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Structural Engineer to join its growing team. The organisation is known for delivering sustainable, forward-thinking design solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects. Key Responsibilities • Assist in the design and analysis of structural systems using industry-standard software, • Prepare calculations, drawings, and technical reports, • Collaborate with senior engineers and multidisciplinary teams, • Undertake site visits and inspections as required, • Ensure designs comply with relevant codes, standards, and sustainability targets About You • Degree in Structural Engineering or a related discipline, • Working towards professional accreditation (e.g. ICE or IStructE), • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, • Proficiency in design software (e.g. AutoCAD, Tekla, or similar), • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, • A passion for sustainable engineering and innovation What’s on Offer • Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses, • Ongoing professional development and mentoring, • Flexible working arrangements, • Opportunity to work on impactful, sustainability-driven projects, • Support towards chartership Apply Now If you’re looking to develop your career with a forward-thinking consultancy, we’d love to hear from you

Sue Ross Recruitment are working with a leading, and highly respected firm of solicitors in the recruitment of an Assistant Conveyancer. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates interested in pursuing a career within conveyancing. We are happy to receive applications from recent graduates and/or candidates with experience in estate agencies, mortgage administration etc. You must be an professional and confident communicator and be able to work under pressure, to strict deadlines. You will manage the day to day operational duties and proactively progress the conveyancing caseload, communicating with clients effectively on their property transactions. Provide a client centric service when conducting property transactions in accordance with the relevant statutory and regulatory framework. Key duties will include: • Deal with general routine Conveyancing enquiries via email, fax, telephone, and face to face meetings. • Liaise with third parties, including buyers’ solicitors, estate agents, mortgage lenders, IFA’s, landlords and management companies. • Request money for searches. • Deal with proof of funding and action accordingly once in receipt of the same. • Prepare all initial letters to the estate agent and the seller’s solicitor. • Check initial instruction forma and refer to the relevant person in probate if a Will is required and / or instruct / or advise the client of a surveyor if required. • Upon receipt of completed searches, check and report to client. • Raise enquiries, if necessary, with the sellers solicitor, communicating more technical enquiries to the fee earner to deal with and chase where necessary. • Check mortgage offer and refer to fee earner if necessary. • Prepare mortgage deed and certificate of title. • Review client response form regarding joint ownership. Refer as appropriate. • Exchange contracts and complete transactions. • Prepare draft bill and statement. • Request deposit from client. • Undertake final searches. • Land Charges and Land Registry. • Request money for completion from client and mortgage lender. • Deal with completion, chits, sending deed to other side, letters to client and update agents. Including submit SDLT. • Prepare file for registration • Request Title Deeds. • Request redemption figures. • Memorandum of sale / chase memo of sale. • Prepare letters on receipt of memo of sale. • Prepare contracts – if first registration or complex title / query – refer to fee earner. • Undertake final check on file to ensure all signed papers in and redemption figures correct. Fee earner to sign off. • Exchange contracts and complete transactions. • Request final redemption figure once completion date agreed. • Prepare draft bill and statement. • DS1 – send to buyers solicitor or confirmation mortgage discharged. Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment

Senior Site Engineer Our client is a leading Tier 1 build contractor based in the East Midlands. They are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Site Engineer to join their growing team. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading and managing site engineering operations across one or multiple projects, ensuring all works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with company procedures. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced construction environment and is passionate about quality, coordination, and technical excellence. Key Responsibilities: - Lead site engineering activities, ensuring compliance with company procedures and project requirements Lead and manage engineers and assistant engineers that are within your project teams to deliver all requirements of their own role descriptions Safely lead and manage all engineering aspects of the project through to a successful completion to programme, quality and cost including a lead role in managing and communicating with other subcontract engineers. Coordinate with the design and project teams to ensure timely availability of accurate design information Manage and communicate scope changes effectively to minimise risk and maintain programme delivery Identify, record, and manage all existing and new services on site, ensuring clear communication to all stakeholders Raise and manage excavation permits in accordance with company procedures Establish, check, and maintain all setting out controls including stations, coordinates, and levels Ensure accurate transfer of control data to site teams in line with programme requirements Oversee lifting operations to ensure compliance with approved lifting plans Maintain high standards of QA, documentation, and record keeping Promote and uphold health & safety standards across all site activitiesEducation, skills and experience Degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience in a similar role Proven experience working as a Site Engineer or Senior Site Engineer within the construction industry preferably from a Tier 1 Contractor or similar Strong understanding of setting out, coordination, and site controls Experience with excavation permits and knowledge of work wallet systems Solid understanding of health & safety regulations and risk management Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing site conditions Lift Coordinator training (desirable) Willingness to travel and lodge away on occasions