Dynamic and optimistic in their approach, we are looking for an ambitious and well-rounded Structural Engineer who can identify innovative and cost-effective strategies and design solutions.
The Person:
* In-depth building construction knowledge
* Motivated, collaborative, passionate
* Reliable and enthusiastic
* An analytical and detailed approach to work
* A confident team player with superb interpersonal skills
* A creative innovator with a technical approach to projects and tasks
* Unquestionable integrity, experience, confidence, and the stature to effectively address major client needs and challenges
* Detailed knowledge and understanding of the principles of Building Information Modelling (BIM)
* A hands-on approach to projects
* A natural troubleshooter who can find simple, efficient solutions to identified challenges or complications
* A keen interest in the design and structure of buildings
Skills and Experience:
* 5+ years experience in the industry with Chartership or nearing chartered status
* Good problem-solving skills
* Sound understanding of physics and mathematics
* Three-dimensional conceptual skills
* Extremely strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
* Diagrammatic skills
* The ability to work effectively and efficiently within a team
* Impeccable attention to detail
* The ability to liaise well with professionals from other disciplines
* Excellent knowledge of relevant software
* The ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
The Opportunity:
OBJECTIVES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The work is office-based with occasional visits to construction sites. The role itself is both technical and creative.
* The preparation of reports, specifications, designs, and drawings, briefing documents, feasibility studies, and options appraisals
* Assisting with or leading a variety of projects to completion; undertaking integrated 3D modelling and structural design
* Structural analysis with a particular focus on calculations in relation to loads and stresses
* Obtaining planning and/or building regulations approval
* Assessment, monitoring, and integration work undertaken by specialists
* Administering contracts
* Managing projects from inception through to completion
* The consideration of the strength of various materials, e.g. timber, concrete, steel, and brick, to evaluate how their inclusion may necessitate a change in structural design
* Liaison with other designers, including architects, to agree on safe designs and their fit with the aesthetic concept of the construction
* On-site inspection and testing
* Proficient in the use of structural software such as Robot, Tekla Structural Designer & Masterseries
* The examination of structures at risk of collapse and advise how to improve their structural integrity, such as recommending removal or repair of defective parts or rebuilding the entire structure
* Work collaboratively with geotechnical engineers to investigate ground conditions and analyse results of soil samples and in situ tests
* Liaison with construction contractors to ensure that newly erected buildings are structurally sound
* Apply expert knowledge of the forces and their subsequent effect on various structures
* Site appraisals and surveys
* Appraising geotechnical and geological investigations
* Material investigations
* Ground improvement studies
* The structural design and detailing of foundations, retaining walls, buildings, for example
* Assessment of special loads
* Building regulations submissions
* Defect assessment and the development of remediation solutions
Benefits:
Salary: Competitive dependent on experience. Hours of Work: 37.5 hours a week with some flexibility for the correct applicant. Office location: Our Leeds office is a high-quality office space in a restored mill situated on the historical Farsley Town Street.
We are also offering a range of benefits inclusive of:
* Contributory pension
* Healthcare scheme
* Electric vehicle scheme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Monthly gym membership contribution
* Paid professional memberships fees
* 22 days annual leave (in addition to bank holidays)
* Employee social events
* A discretionary profit and performance-related annual bonus
* £100 birthday bonus
The successful candidate will be working with a highly motivated and committed team who successfully deliver an interesting and broad range of civil and structural engineering projects, within sectors such as healthcare, education, and residential. Our office is a friendly and supportive working environment. We genuinely believe in the benefits of providing a pleasant working environment where staff are respected, informed and given opportunities to better themselves. We have a Social Committee who organise and run regular staff social events every year.
Applications will be reviewed after 6th January.
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