Job Title: Design Engineer
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Reports to: Design & Engineering Manager
Location: Bishops Stortford
Working Hours: 8.30am - 5.30pm Mon - Fri (1 hour lunch break)
Salary: £35,000 - £55,000 Dependent on skills and experience
Job Description
The Design Engineer will work within the engineering team to support both the operational and commercial aspects of the business. The role involves project managing scaffold and temporary works design packages from the tender stage to the final construction issue, including providing on-site support as required. The Design Engineer will be integral in driving projects forward to successful outcomes, using skills, experience, and initiative to develop the optimum solution. The ideal candidate will have experience in scaffold design and the ability to visualise and detail designs clearly and concisely. Training and development opportunities will be offered for those looking to grow within the role, along with career progression prospects.
Key Responsibilities
Production of temporary works designs of varying complexity from concept through to completion
Production of scaffold design calculations and design risk assessments
Project management and effective time management to meet deadlines
Keeping up to date with industry guidance, British Standards & Eurocodes to ensure compliance
Providing advice to clients and colleagues on design-related matters and best practices
Conduct site surveys to gather the necessary information for safe and effective design execution
Reading and interpreting design briefs and structural drawings
Representing the company at design meetings with industry professionals
Communicate with clients and colleagues at all levels
Skills and Experience (Essential)
3+ years of experience in scaffold design
Strong knowledge of traditional tube and fitting scaffold and Layher system scaffold
Proficient in Autodesk software AutoCAD, preferably within the construction industry
Sound understanding of design standards EN 12810, EN 12811, BS 5975, BS EN 1991-1-3, BS EN 1991-1-4 & full suite of NASC Guidance documents
Ability to produce supporting calculations for design verification
Awareness of CDM 2015 and an understanding of designers' duties and responsibilities
Experience reading and interpreting structural drawings, client briefs, and technical data
Skills and Experience (Desirable)
Working knowledge of structural analysis software, ideally Graitec Advanced Design
Experience checking and signing off designs for construction
Understanding of construction hoists and mechanical lifting equipment
Experience producing 3D CAD rendered models using AutoCAD and Tekla Structures
Experience working with Trimble Realworks and point cloud data
Basic understanding of Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Qualifications:
Degree / HNC / HND qualified in a relevant engineering discipline
Commitment to Continued Professional Development
Details of Package
Salary: £35,000 - £55,000
Working Hours: 8.30am - 5.30pm Mon - Fri (1 hour lunch break)
Pension contributions after 3 months of service
30 days annual leave, including bank holidays
Personal Investment
Career progression: Training and development opportunities with a focus on internal promotions
Annual Performance review, focused on personal and professional development
Benefits
Bonus opportunities, based on performance and the business achieving targets
Annual team events
Gym membership after 1 month of service
Accident & life cover after 3 months of service
Access to an electric car salary sacrifice scheme after 2 years of service
Option to join the company's private healthcare scheme after 2 years of service
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