Description
Job Description & Person Specification >
There has never been a better time to join our team at Torbay Council Engineering Department. We have a great opportunity for a successful candidate to join our Civil and Structural Engineering Team.
We are looking to recruit someone who has a good knowledge of Autocad and/or Revit structural detailing of structural reinforced concrete and structural steelwork construction, as well as a good understanding of Part A of the Building Regulations, British Standards and Eurocodes relevant to civil/structural engineering.
Your role will see you assist the engineers in managing the projects and interact with contractors on site, have the ability to deal tactfully with people of all ages and background.
Torbay is a fantastic place to live, work and visit, offering unrivalled quality of life for individuals and families, The majority of our team members reside locally within Torbay, many of our team members have been with the Engineering Department for in excess of 10 years.
We want to see a healthy, happy and prosperous Torbay. If you do too, join us.
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https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/jobs/job-descriptions/engineering-technician-civilstructural-1/
For an informal chat please contact Abdelbaki Bestandji on 01803200175 or Batout.Bestandji@torbay.gov.uk.
Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 07th April 2025.
Our adverts do sometimes close early - even where there's a published deadline - so if you're keen, please apply as soon as possible.
Skills
Essential:
* Skilled in the use of AutoCAD and/or Revit structural detailing software.
* ICT skills including using Microsoft packages and competent in the use of Microsoft Teams.
Knowledge
Essential:
* Detailed knowledge of structural detailing in all principal building materials, including concrete, steel, masonry and timber.
* Knowledge and understanding of Part A of the Building Regulations, British Standards and Eurocodes relevant to civil/structural engineering.
* Capability to coordinate the preparation of general arrangement drawings, construction sections and specifications for a diverse range of civil/structural engineering schemes to values up to £10m for Planning, Building Regulations, Tender and Construction purposes under the supervision of the Engineers.
Experience & Qualifications
Essential:
* Experience of formally responding to contractor RFI’s (Requests for Information) on live construction projects.
* Experience of representing the engineering team at progress meetings and design team meetings, with the support of senior colleagues, where required on more complex projects.
* Qualification HNC, HND or BTEC/NVQ level 4 in a construction related subject (or able to demonstrate equivalent industry experience).
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