Senior Structural Engineer
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| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location | Weston Underwood, Derbyshire. |
| Area | Midlands, UK |
| Sector | Civils & Rail |
| Salary | £50 - 65,000 + pkg |
| Start Date | |
| Advertiser | Charlton Recruitment |
| Telephone | 01242 802642 |
| Job Ref | OS202 |
| Job Views | 441 |
- 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 Senior Structural Engineering working for the UK’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 Senior Engineer Reporting to the Chief Engineer for Prcast the successful candidate will be number 2 within the technical department with CAD technicians and graduate engineers reporting into them. 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:
- Production of structural designs associated with precast concrete products.
- Liaising with Internal and External Clients, Contractors and Consultants.
- Supervision of Engineers and CAD Technicians
- Ensuring work output conforms to specifications and Standard/Code requirements
- Providing design office support to production departments
- Assist with drawing queries from estimating & commercial staff on technical matters regarding product use and manufacture
- Managing the design function and external liaison on specific projects and maintaining project records
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to the job.
- Carry out any other reasonable request made by line manager to support departmental or company objectives.
Person Profile
The role requires the person to be a highly motivated individual with initiative, self-confidence, excellent communications skills, flexibility and adaptability, with the drive and ability to work under their own direction or within a small team of professionals. Be keen to develop their individual capability and that of the team. Lead by example, in terms of behaviour.
Ideally, a Chartered or near Chartered Engineer with experience of RC concrete design.
Essential- HNC, HND/BEng, BSc or similar level qualification in Civil/Structural Engineering
- Significant experience of Design and detailing of structures in reinforced concrete
- Experience of reinforced concrete design in a civil engineering environment
- Minimum 5 years relevant work experience
- Ability to work on own initiative, but understand level of responsibility within the team
- Good time management skills, with ability to prioritise work and manage a number of tasks concurrently
- Knowledge of Eurocodes
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to interact with a wide range of people including clients, contractors, consultants, and production operatives
- Be highly motivated
- Experience in AutoCAD
- Mentoring of less experienced engineers
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Hold a valid driving license
Desirable- Previous experience of working in Precast Concrete manufacturing environment
- Design of structures in prestressed and/or precast concrete
- Knowledge of Civil Engineering products (eg Drainage pipes/manhole/shafts/cover slabs)
- Knowledge of Structural Analysis and modelling packages, eg SCIA, Tekla, Revit
- Corporate membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers or the Institution of Structural Engineers
Location
The position is based permanently from Weston Underwood, Derbyshire.
Salary
c£55,000 – 65,000 + Car allowance + Pension + Bonus + 25 days holiday
Promotional Opportunities
Promotional opportunities are vast – this is a rapidly expanding company whose technical design structure had not expanded to meet its current turnover and future growth is expected. Last year alone turnover increased by 35% and profits by an impressive 50%. Bright intelligent hardworking structural design engineers will enjoy rapid career development and enjoy larger salaries than at consultancies. For the right candidate Chief Engineer Precast succession plan possible.
