Group People Director - Norwich or Welwyn Garden City
Description

We are looking for a dynamic Director of People and Culture to help grow our successful organisation. You will be an experienced strategic leader who is able to connect people to our business objectives and values. You will oversee all aspects of HR and be responsible for developing and executing HR strategies that support our company’s growth, culture, and talent. This role will report directly to the Board.

The main duties for both the initial and emerging role associated with this position will cover:

• Talent Management
• Training and development
• Retention and engagement
• Compensation and benefits
• Company culture – “Pinnacle people”
• Communication
• Employee relations
• Function and team management
• HR compliance

Key requirements

• CIPD qualified.
• Minimum of five years’ experience.
• Working across the Group with regular visits to all Group offices in the UK and Europe.
• Attendance and reporting at Board level.
• A proven and demonstratable track record on accountability for:
- Performance management.
- Developing policies and procedures.
- Employee relations.
- Employee engagement.
- Human Resource compliance.
- Diversity and inclusion policies and procedures.
• Ability to build successful and solid relationships across the leadership team, management and employee groups.
• Has a flexible ‘can do’ attitude and can apply commercial and practical thinking to simple and complex situations.
• Is a credible, respected leader in your field of expertise.
• Has a good understanding of business and commercial reality.
• Is a good people person that has healthy personal boundaries and good judgement to allow for resilience and ability to cope with any challenge.

What Pinnacle can offer

We are a supportive, dedicated and caring business that will enable you to reach your potential and beyond. We have strong team ethic, yet we nurture the individual. Company benefits include:

• Private medical insurance after probation period
• BUPA cashback plan
• Holiday 25 days, plus public holidays and birthday day
• Life assurance 3 x annual salary after probation
• Pension - 7.5% employer contribution
• Annual professional membership fee paid

At Pinnacle, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that diversity drives innovation and strengthens our ability to serve our clients and communities. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, or disability. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

To apply for the role, please write, attaching your CV, to the email address below.

careers@ukpinnacle.com
Civil Engineer - Infrastructure - Pinnacle Ingenieurbüro, Frankfurt
Description

Pinnacle Ingenieurbüro GmbH, part of the Pinnacle Consulting Engineers Ltd group, is a leading provider of construction consulting services with expertise in Structural and Civil Engineering. Our services encompass Structural Engineering, Building Information Modelling, Civil Engineering, and Infrastructure Design across various sectors such as Residential, Retail, Distribution, and Technology. Based in Frankfurt, we specialize in Engineering Master planning, Due Diligence, Flood Management, Pre-Development Engineering, Drainage Design, Transportation Planning, and Highways Design.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable with creating Civil engineering designs, based on their calculations using software or from first principles and any research conducted. They should have experience with AutoCAD and be able to utilize strong design skills in order to create visual aids. By utilizing strong organizational and communication skills, you will also have the ability to execute a project based on the criteria outlined.

Summary of the position

As a Civil Engineer, you will play a key role in planning, design, and construction, working closely with an international team. A professional level of German and English skills is essential. Your expert knowledge and technical know-how will be encouraged, while creativity is also valued to come up with innovative solutions.

This is a full-time office-based role for a Civil Engineer at Pinnacle Ingenieurbüro GmbH in Frankfurt. .

Key requirements

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Ideally 4 to 6 years of experience in a Civil Infrastructure design consultancy
• Working towards Incorporated or Chartered Engineer
• Sound knowledge of engineering principles, technical drawings, and planning data
• Experience with Autodesk Civil3D, Vehicle Tracking, MicroDrainage or relevant Drainage Design software and AutoCAD
• Ability to work within and able to collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams
• Problem solver, able to offer solutions to challenges
• Understanding of the use of design tools within a BIM environment
• Confident, articulate, collaborative and proactive
• Eager to learn and develop their skills and career with training support
• Ability to work on Civil projects from the preliminary to completion stages
• Demonstrable experience in the design of highway and civil infrastructure projects
• Confident and concise communicator
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication skills, design skills and report-writing skills
• Sound knowledge of all building materials and the safe application of current construction methods and design standards
• Experience in Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy Reports
• Experience or knowledge of Due Diligence work is desirable
• Knowledge of European national annexes of Eurocodes is an advantage
• Knowledge of the HOAI performance phases and work stages according to RIBA is an advantage
• Experience in preparing hydraulic calculations
• Communication and integration strength within the interdisciplinary planning teams
• Independent, creative, project and goal-oriented way of working
• High level of commercial awareness
• Deliver design packages and engineer technical aspects for small to medium-sized projects
• Able to utilize expertise to devise innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure timely project delivery and target achievement
• Willingness to travel on business, including in other European countries
• Driving license class B
• C1 level in German and English language

What Pinnacle can offer

We are a supportive, dedicated and caring business that will enable you to reach your potential and beyond. We have strong team ethic, yet we nurture the individual.

At Pinnacle, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that diversity drives innovation and strengthens our ability to serve our clients and communities. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, or disability. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Benefits include

• 30 days vacation, plus public holidays
• Additional birthday day off
• Private Pension - 7.5% employer contribution
• Annual professional membership fee paid

To apply for the role, please write, attaching your CV, to the email address below.

careers@ukpinnacle.com
Structural Engineer - Pinnacle Ingenieurbüro, Frankfurt
Description

Pinnacle Ingenieurbüro GmbH, part of the Pinnacle Consulting Engineers Ltd group, is a leading provider of construction consulting services with a comprehensive background in Structural and Civil Engineering.

We have a proven record of delivering engineering services to many of the top national house builders, retail developers and public authorities. Our key sectors in Germany are data centres and logistics.

Our areas of expertise include structural and civil engineering, feasibility studies, building information modelling (BIM), engineering masterplanning, flood management, infrastructure design, pre-development engineering and transportation & highways.

Summary of the position

As a Structural Engineer, you will take on a key role in planning, design and construction, working within a close, international team. A professional level of German and English skills are essential, with at least 3 years of design and project experience required. Your expert knowledge and technical know-how will be encouraged, while creativity is also valued in order to come up with innovative solutions.

This is a full-time office based role for a Structural Engineer at Pinnacle Ingenieurbüro GmbH in Frankfurt. You will be a strong team player with the ability to think creatively, and act tactically and efficiently. Responsible for preparing design calculations, structural analysis using appropriate software (Tekla, Tedds, Frilo, RFEM), preparing Prüfstatiker reports, and managing the drafting process on various projects.

The role will include effective internal team communications, administration and projects co-ordination as well some
aspects of business development as advised by senior management.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Preparation of verifiable static calculations for steel and reinforced concrete structures (precast concrete and in-situ concrete) in German and English
• Competency in determining optimal supporting structures and carry out preliminary measurements
• The ability to analyse engineering structures in 2D & 3D
• Experience of scheming technical solutions and presenting these internally and externally
• The ability to design and detail in timber, steel, concrete and masonry in accordance with Eurocodes
• Ability to identify key project issues and propose viable solutions for discussion with senior colleagues
• Completing work within deadlines while maintaining accuracy and efficiency
• Success in contributing towards the projects you are involved in and collaboration on the further development of system solutions
• Ability to inspect work on site, record opening up works and defects, recognise and report unsafe working practices

Key requirements

• Completed degree in Civil Engineering (specialization in structural engineering, statics, steel construction, solid construction or similar)
• Knowledge of all building materials and the safe application of current construction and design standards, knowledge of European national annexes of Eurocodes is an advantage
• Knowledge of the HOAI performance phases and work stages according to RIBA is an advantage
• Experience in the preparation of static calculations in steel and solid construction
• Extensive experience with common design software such as RFEM & FRILO
• Communication and integration strength within the interdisciplinary planning teams
• Independent, creative, project- and goal-oriented way of working
• Experience in working on infrastructure design projects
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities
• Willingness to travel on business, including in other European countries
• Driving license class B
• C1 level in German and English language

What Pinnacle can offer

We are a supportive, dedicated and caring business that will enable you to reach your potential and beyond. We have strong team ethic, yet we nurture the individual.

At Pinnacle, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that diversity drives innovation and strengthens our ability to serve our clients and communities. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, or disability. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Benefits include:

• 30 days vacation, plus public holidays
• Additional birthday day off
• Private Pension - 7.5% employer contribution
• Annual professional membership fee paid

To apply for the role, please write, attaching your CV, to the email address below.

careers@ukpinnacle.com

Testimonials

Rubi Acquaye

"I’ve been working for Pinnacle for almost a year now, and I can honestly say that it’s been a great experience. Pinnacle has a strong emphasis on education and training, and they’re always encouraging us to learn new things and improve our skills. The senior engineers are incredibly knowledgeable and are always willing to answer questions and provide guidance. I feel like I’ve learnt so much working here, and I’m excited to continue growing in my career."

Graduate Civil Engineer

Sarah Chambers

“I started out at Pinnacle in my first accounting role with AAT - Foundation Level. Pinnacle supported me in becoming a fully qualified AAT Technician. They also encouraged me to broaden my field into the payroll function. Pinnacle are currently supporting me through training to become a qualified Chartered Management Accountant (CIMA)”.

Finance Manager

Emma Headington

‘I started Pinnacle in September 2016 as an Apprentice Business Administrator. The company supported me in achieving my BTEC qualification in Business Administration with Oaklands College in May 2018. Pinnacle gave me time to complete my college assignments within working hours, and to have regular visits from my tutor. By doing an apprenticeship and working within the workplace whilst studying, I was able to put into practice what I had learned in theory; helping me to develop new skills more efficiently. As a result, I was promoted to Business Support Administrator in September 2018.’

Business Support Administrator

Aaron Riordan

“Since joining Pinnacle a year ago as an Apprentice Structural Technician; I’ve experienced a great deal of encouragement and support in everything I have done whether it be at work or in my studies. I have just finished my first year of a BTEC Level 3 course in Construction and the Built Environment, achieving distinction level. I have enjoyed the challenge of a steep learning curve allowing me to undertake larger and more challenging projects. I look forward to furthering my education and career with Pinnacle.”

Apprentice Structural Technician

Scott Robinson

"Since joining Pinnacle 3 years ago as an Apprentice, I have received an amazing amount of support and encouragement from everyone throughout the business. Within those 3 years Pinnacle have helped me achieve a double Merit BTEC Level 3 diploma in Construction and the built environment (Civil Engineering), Level 2 & 3 Diploma in IT User Skills (QCF) and have also sent me onto a Excitech 3 day Revit. I am now undertaking the BTEC HND Civil Engineering with the support of Pinnacle".

Structural Technician