Structural Engineer

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated individual who can manage a project with oversight from proposal phase to construction administration.

Essential Requirements

• Civil/Structural/Geotechnical Engineering Degree
• Minimum2 years’ experience
• Chartered Engineer with IStructE, ICE or IEI
• Proficient in Robot, Tedds, AutoCAD, Revit, LimitState, RC Detailing
• Experience in Temporary Works design, sheet piling, soil nailing, excavation support
• Experience in Bridge/ Highway structures Design
• Working both independently and as part of contractor teams
• Ability to work to and meet tight deadlines
• Full driving license

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertake civil, structural and geotechnical design works for a varied range of projects including Wastewater, reservoirs, highway structures
• Projects will be taken from the conceptual stage through to full detailed design/ construction
• Design of foundation systems including traditional footings, piled and raft designs
• Super-structure design in reinforced concrete, steel and timber, including calculations, construction detail drawings
• Production of reports including structural assessments, contract documents, calculation packages
• Use various computer software programs which will include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Access), AutoCAD and more specialist software.
• Occasional site visits for inspections or investigation work (e.g. structural surveys, foundation inspections and resolving site queries).
• Compliance with Designer’s responsibilities under the Construction (Design &Management) Regulations 2015/2016(NI).
• Assistance with Principal Designer duties as required
• Attendance at meetings with team, clients, contractors and statutory bodies, including Technical Approvals as required
• Provide supervision and training to apprentices.

Other Duties

• Preparation of fee proposals and winning work
• Accountability for project budget
• Keeping the QA procedures up-to date, including electronic versions
• Process improvement and implementation of new processes
• Presentations/Marketing to new Clients
• Identification of key contacts/ markets
• Resourcing of the office
• Mentoring junior Engineers
• Assistance in the preparation of H&S plans, Risk Assessment

Benefits

• Pension
• ICE Accredited Training Programme
• 28 days holiday