Structural Engineer
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| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location | Weston Underwood, Derbyshire. |
| Area | Midlands, UK |
| Sector | Civils & Rail |
| Salary | 35 - 50,000 + pkg |
| Start Date | |
| Advertiser | Charlton Recruitment |
| Job Ref | PC004 |
| Job Views | 175 |
- Description
- The construction industry is seeing rapid changes both in terms if digitalisation (BIM) and looking for more efficient, safer and less wasteful methods of construction such as Offsite Manufacturing – making Precast both a growing sector of the construction industry but also in the cutting edge of Lean construction and future innovations.
I am looking for a Structural Engineering working for theUK’s largest manufacturer and supplier of precast concrete solutions. 70-year-old business with a turnover of £220m, and whom employ 1500 people across 12 UK based precast facilities. This is a forward-thinking company that heavily invest in both technology and their employees.
The Structural Engineer Reports to the Chief Engineer for Precast the successful candidate working within the technical department. The Derby Office is the Technical centre which is responsible for precast design for 6 of factories and in addition when needed picks up peaks in demand for the other factories. The majority of the design work will be Substructures: Cover slabs, L walls, T walls, Horizontal panels, Box culvert and Chamber system.
Role Accountabilities & Key Responsibilities:
- Provide specific design and engineering inputs for the Substructures Team
- Provide support and be part of the wider design and engineering team covering all aspects of product portfolio.
- Assist with the ongoing implementation of Tekla software
- Liaise closely with internal departments and production team members to ensure that a high level of service is achieved for customers.
- Influence and provide guidance and support for wider team members to innovate and achieve optimum solutions.
- Ensure that work outputs conform to specification and code requirements
- Maintain project records and develop specific reports as may be required.
- Assist with technical and design queries from estimating and commercial staff on matters regarding product application.
- Seek opportunities to learn about changes and innovations in the industry
- Closely liaise with other business units for best practice and proactively drive a culture of innovation and improvement
- Support the on-going engineering development
Essential
- Qualified Civil/Structural Engineer Degree/Masters preferred, will consider HNC qualified.
- Looking for a minimum of 2 years’ experience and have some reinforcement design experience
- Have an understanding of current design codes, annexes and specifications
- Methodical approach to solving clients requirements and requests
- Good overall commercial awareness
- Good time management skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative, but understand level of responsibility within the team
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to interact with a wide range of people including clients, contractors & consultants
- Ability to prioritise work and manage a number of tasks concurrently
- Be highly motivated
- Hold a valid driving license
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a precast concrete environment
- Willingness to continue personal development – Fully chartership training programme in place
- Previous experience using BIM (Tekla) software
