Associate Mechanical Engineer
Job ID: 101415
Location: Plymouth
Salary: £58,000 - £66,000 Annually
Type: Permanent
Job Overview
RGB Recruitment are delighted to be partnered with an established local practice which has a full and healthy order book, providing excellent job security. This business offers design consultancy services across several disciplines and is looking to strengthen their Geotechnical team with an engineer at a senior level.
Responsibilities
* Designing and detailing of works including:
o Soil nails
o Rock anchors
o Sheet piles
o Secant piles
o Foundations
o Temporary works
o Earth retention
o Excavation support
o Ground improvement schemes
* Interpreting ground investigations, identifying ground risk and providing technical solutions to mitigate identified risks.
* Preparing and checking a wide range of technical reports.
* Ensuring projects are designed to comply with current design codes and regulations including Eurocodes and British Standards.
* Ensuring projects and site works comply with current H&S requirements and industry standards whilst promoting a culture of awareness.
* Producing and assisting with the compilation of fee estimates/tender documents for the procurement of new work.
* Working closely with civil and structural departments to help deliver cross-departmental projects.
* Attending sites for survey works, inspections, monitoring works, meetings, etc.
* Collaborating with industry partners/teams including Architects, Contractors, Local Authorities, and Engineers to deliver projects to suit client requirements.
Requirements
* Educated to degree level (MEng/BEng/BSc) in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering with geotechnical modules.
* Preferably have chartered status with an accredited body (not essential where candidates exhibit sufficient experience).
* Minimum 3-5 years’ relevant experience in a geo-structural design environment. (Less experience may be considered for the right candidate).
* Significant geotechnical design experience including writing Geotechnical Design Reports and Earth Works Specifications (to CD622 and EC7).
* Proficiency in design software such as AutoCad, Masterseries, SCIA Engineer, WALLAP, QGIS, Civils 3D is essential.
* Capable of working individually or as part of a wider team as lead engineer or assisting others.
* Conscientious with high standards, attention to detail, and good written and oral communication skills.
* Competent in the use of Microsoft Office suite.
* Keep up with industry innovations, undertake CPD to maintain a good knowledge of current construction & engineering practice.
* Have a full driving licence.
What’s on Offer?
* Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 (depending on experience).
* Flexible working hours for a healthy work-life balance.
* Hours: Full-time – 37.5 hours/week – Monday to Friday.
* Contract: Permanent.
* Benefits: 28 days holiday + 8 days Bank Holidays.
* Company Pension.
* Private Health Care (upon completion of probation period).
* Professional subscriptions paid.
This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a role with a leading independent construction consultancy in the Southwest. You can expect a modern and considerate working environment with a business that has an impressively low staff turnover. A wealth of support is available in terms of CPD, and support and mentoring will be provided regarding achieving chartered status.
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