Scaffolder - Reading

UK Applicants only please.

Are you currently working, or have you previously worked as a scaffolder within the construction industry? Are you looking for your first exciting step towards becoming a Design Engineer within scaffold design? Do you want a new challenge or maybe you are looking to take your next step into a role that offers you the scope to really make your mark?

Then read on to learn about an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing business based in Reading.

About Double Scaffold Design Limited

We specialise in iconic scaffold design projects in and across London and the south of England and offer a friendly, professional service with fast and flexible turnarounds provided by our experienced team of design engineers, working on projects ranging from domestic properties to some of London’s most prestigious buildings.

We pride ourselves on our aftercare, general service and responsiveness which has allowed us to build strong relationships with our clients and in doing so has earned the trust of many of London’s major scaffolding contractors in all areas of scaffolding.

Why is Double Scaffold Design your next career move?

· Opportunity to really showcase and learn new skills

· Be part of a focused and expert team of engineers

· Benefit from our embedded learning culture within this specialist area of engineering design

· Join a company who will invest in your professional and personal growth

· Benefit from our work/life balance ethos and wellbeing initiatives

· Experience a fun and sociable workplace vibe

· Contribute to the future growth and success of our business through our team working and collaborative culture

What does the job role involve?

· Site visits and surveys

· Identifying clients’ needs

· Carrying out designs using AutoCAD and Revit

· Producing supporting calculations and conducting structural analysis

· Reading and referencing complete structural drawings

· Client liaison both face to face and in writing/by phone as necessary

What you will need

· Scaffolding experience within the construction industry

· Willingness to learn new things, and not afraid to ask questions

· High attention to detail

· Have a friendly, collaborative outlook, which will be invaluable in establishing and building client relationships

· Experience using AutoCAD is advantageous, but training can be given for the right candidate

· Proficient in Microsoft Office software

· Be able to demonstrate technical knowledge of complex scaffolds

· A basic grasp of engineering drawing and principles would advantageous, but training can be given for the right candidate

· Have a friendly, collaborative outlook, which will be invaluable in establishing and building client relationships

· Skilled at communicating effectively with clients on the telephone and face to face

How we will reward and care for you in return

· Full time position – Monday to Friday

· Flexible start and finish to working day

· 31 days annual holiday including the usual 8 bank holidays, increasing with length of service

· Competitive salary, with annual pay reviews

· Company target-based bonus

· Company Mobile/Smart Phone with length of service

· Family Friendly Policies

· Professional study support and in-house technical training

· Range of employee benefits in support of health and wellbeing

Where possible we want to embrace flexible working and as a team choose what may work best for the business. It is recognised that this may not be for everyone or possible for every role, but we welcome a discussion at interview to see what might be possible or accommodated for example the possibility of a fully remote, home working position.

Apply now with your CV together with a covering letter and exampling some of your work and what you believe you can bring to the role, together with an indication of your salary expectations. We look forward to hearing from you.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. All decisions are based on merit.

Data Protection

We treat personal data collected during the recruitment process in accordance with our data protection policy. Information about how your data is used and the basis for processing your data is provided in our job applicant privacy notice which can be found on our websitewww.doublescaffolddesign.co.uk/jobapplicantprivacy/