Senior Structural Precast Engineer – UK in Glasgow

PUNCH Consulting Engineers have a vacancy for a Senior Structural Precast Engineer to work from one of our UK offices (Glasgow/Macclesfield).

As a senior precast engineer, you will be working closely with senior managers on the delivery of major structural projects involving precast concrete design and detailing. You will work with our precast concrete team in Ireland and the UK. You will be responsible for the technical, managerial and commercial aspects of your project. Your work will be carried out in accordance with the company ISO procedures.

Candidate Requirements

• Chartered Engineer status with the ICE Honours degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a design office environment, with at least 2 years’ experience in the design of precast concrete elements, ideally with a precast concrete manufacturer.
• Please state level of written and spoken English.
• Experienced in the use of Tekla Structures.
• A sound understanding of engineering principles and a strong technical focus, ability to apply engineering principles and codes of practice to solve technical problems.
• Excellent conceptual design abilities to provide robust and economical solutions.
• Significant base of IT skills including; Tekla Structural Designer, REVIT & AutoCAD, Structural design software such as ROBOT, ETABS, SCIA, STRAP, TEDDS, etc.
• The ability to use new design software to benefit project work.
• Independent judgement in the application of engineering science and knowledge including complex design, construction and management.
• Leadership skills to plan, manage and direct members of the team.
• A successful track record working closely in partnership with clients and contractors and other members of design teams.
• Strong communication skills both oral and written.
• A positive, proactive approach with an ability to adapt to changing scenarios.
• Business Effectiveness – lead by example.
• Commitment to CPD and competence.

A comprehensive remuneration package is on offer for the successful candidate which includes competitive salary in line with experience, company pension and a commitment to ongoing training and development.

Policies that govern our processes are key to achieving our goals. As an ISO-accredited organisation, we are held to account for our Environmental Management and Waste Management standards. Our Environmental Management System ensures our policies are comprehensive and comply with our long-term goals. It encapsulates sustainable procurement, supply chain management, and material sourcing.

As part of our commitment to Goal 12, we implement waste management policies, recycling programmes, and circular economy initiatives to help us achieve our goal. Designing for the future begins in the now. Together with design teams, we work to provide designs that meet sustainable development standards. How we choose to build, the materials we select, and the carbon associated with them, all impact our design choices.

At PUNCH, we have developed an R&D Group which investigates the benefits of adopting Modern Methods of Construction and lower embodied carbon materials from a sustainability perspective. Our design processes adopt sustainable technologies and evaluation processes. We encourage our teams to develop and use innovative techniques and methods in our portfolio of work, ensuring that staff have access to any information they might need in order to enhance their work.

Our Pledge to Net Zero has given us insight into the thought leadership needed to achieve this goal. Clean water and sanitation are basic human rights. Our work designing water and wastewater facilities is only part of our responsibility as engineers. We recognise that water usage is a right not everyone is afforded. Therefore, we have a duty to ensure that we do not excessively use or waste this valuable resource.

As part of our commitment to net-zero, we monitor our water usage across our offices by checking the facilities in place, examining water meters and inspecting the efficiency of white goods in our canteens. On our projects, we implement water management plans, including water reuse potential for landscaping and rainwater utilisation. We fully embrace Sustainable Urban Drainage systems in our designs, which help with maintaining clean and reliable water sources.

At PUNCH, we understand the value of education. That’s why we support our staff who wish to undertake further education and training. We encourage staff members to maintain their Continuous Professional Development (CPD) accreditations with Engineers Ireland. We also continue to offer training in sustainable design and construction through seminars, in-house lectures, and external training programmes. We promote the achievement of professional titles with institutions such as Engineers Ireland, the Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland, the Institute of Structural Engineers, and the Institute of Civil Engineers.