Structural Engineer
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| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location | Grantham, Lincoln |
| Area | Midlands, UK |
| Sector | Civils & Rail |
| Salary | 35 - 50,000 + pkg |
| Start Date | |
| Advertiser | Charlton Recruitment |
| Telephone | 01242 802642 |
| Job Ref | PC002 |
| Job Views | 179 |
- 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. Reporting to the Technical Manager the successful candidate will working within the technical department as a Design Engineer in the Grantham facility which produces Superstructures. Superstructures largely consist of designing precast panels to construct multi-storey rooms buildings (hotels/Student accommodation, stadia, commercial build, car parks etc). The team includes Engineers, Technicians, Estimators, Project Managers, and activities are based around specific projects. They are looking for a Structural Engineer who has at least 2 years relevant RC Concrete design experience,
Purpose of Role
A member of the Technical design team in Grantham the role reports to the Technical Manager and is involved with the design of a wide range of schemes associated with precast concrete buildings and architectural facades division. Typical projects include multi-storey buildings, often associated with residential/student/hotel accommodation but also includes car parks and stadia etc. The team includes Engineers, Technicians, Estimators, Project Managers, and activities are based around specific projects.
Role Accountabilities & Key Responsibilities:
- Provide specific design and engineering inputs for the Superstructures Team
- Provide support and be part of the wider design and engineering team covering all aspects of the 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 development in its key sectors
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
Salary
35 – 50,000 + bonus + pension
