Structural Engineer 2+ years Post-Graduate

Our Client is an established, award-winning structural and civil engineering consultancy. Their projects include small domestic alterations, extensions, new builds, Super homes, low-rise building conversions, swimming pools, temporary works design, drainage and civils, in residential, commercial, and institutional sectors, and remedial works design for insurance claims. They are seeking a disciplined and logical Structural Engineer with 2 years post-grad experience designing low-rise UK building structures in masonry, reinforced concrete, timber, and steel, to join our team.

Job Role

As part of the integrated structural engineering design team, you will attend initial site visits and project design team meetings, and prepare technical documents, including design calculations, drawings, schedules, reports, specifications etc, and coordinate design with the wider design team. This role is particularly suited to capable individuals who wish to drive their careers forward to professional qualification.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Responsible for the analysis and design of low-rise structures in structural steel, reinforced concrete, timber and masonry, reporting to Senior Engineer or Project Director

Analysis experience using 3D modelling software such as Tekla Structural Designer

Production of detailed hand calculations

Ability to produce and amend drawings using Autodesk software including AutoCAD and Revit would be an advantage

Experience visiting sites to inspect works without supervision

Contribute to internal project design meetings

Attend external design meetings and site progress meetings/inspections with clients, other design team members and contractor

Liaising with other construction professionals in the development of designs

Directing technicians in the production of drawings using Autodesk software including AutoCAD and Revit

Good understanding of how building structures are formed

Assist with the administration of projects

Skills and Personal Qualities

Determination to find solutions to problems

Ability to communicate through verbal, written and sketched communication

Interest in structures

Knowledge

Must hold an MEng in Structural / Civil Engineering (ideally 2:1 or above)

Must have 2-3 years relevant post-graduate experience and be working towards Chartered status with IStructE or ICE.

Training

We will provide the successful candidate with both formal and on-the-job training with support in attaining professional qualifications with the Engineering Council and a relevant professional institution. The wide variety of projects we undertake is particularly suited to engineers who want to get a good grounding in all aspects of building structures design. Engineers will find that responsibility for managing projects comes quickly for those who show ability.

Benefits

Competitive salary

6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays, increasing to 7 weeks for long service.

Your birthday off

12% annual bonus scheme eligibility after 12 months of service

Private healthcare after 12 months of service

Company mobile phone

Company pension

Membership of a professional institution paid

Training and exam fees for professional institutions paid

Regular team-building events

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