Job Ref: 215817842

Date: 2022-02-15 12:31:58

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Our client is one of the UK’s largest specialist civil, structural and geotechnical engineering construction contractors, renowned for providing technically advanced and cost-effective solutions to meet the demands of any project or contract requirement across a wide variety of sectors. Their reputation is built on engineering excellence and a commitment to continual innovation, all backed by a central design, estimating and engineering resource. As one of the largest specialist contractors in the industry, they are able to provide clients with bespoke solutions tailored to individual project specifications, which is all supported by their state-of-the-art processes and technologies.
Due to continued growth, a significant increase in workload and the recent award of a significant package within the HS2 programme, our client now wishes to appoint a Structural Engineer.
The Role
* Provide structural design solutions (steel, concrete) to meet all of the requirements and key drivers of any given contract or client requirements
* Produce designs which are cost effective, aligned to the specification, and which can be developed, procured, installed, constructed, and delivered effectively, safely and efficiently
* Liaise with clients, suppliers, internal teams and external consultants or stakeholders to deliver project designs to a high standard from concept stage to construction
* Assist or support bids and tenders
* Participate in regular review meetings with the relevant teams developing a pro-active focus upon client expectations and contract design delivery
* Liaise with other design disciplines and internal teams
* Conduct structural surveys during site visits to ensure designs will be effective, practical, and deliverable
* Review, approve and comment on sub-contract and consultants’ designs
* Motivate team members by possessing a positive attitude, and a sound knowledge and experience of structural design principles
* Ensure that designs adhere to Eurocode standards and company policies in line with business objectives
The Person
* Possessing a degree in civil or structural engineering (or similar) and at least 3-5 years’ practical working experience within a similar position or sector
* Knowledge of various structural design systems or processes such as slabs, sections, beams, concrete, steel sections, temporary or permanent works and RC works
* Demonstrable experience of working closely with clients and their technical representatives
* Knowledge of temporary works systems or temporary works procedures
* To have commercial awareness, be highly organised and able to use your own initiative
* To be confident, and possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Offer the ability to adapt and amend workload priorities in a regularly changing environment
* To be a natural team worker, with a positive and friendly attitude, and be self-sufficient with minimal supervision required
This challenging and exciting opportunity requires an individual currently carrying out the above mentioned responsibilities in a similar role within any area of the construction sector. An attractive salary and benefits package (permanent) is on offer to the successful candidate, along with longevity of work, given the forward order workload and the company’s continued commitment to growth across the UK

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