Graduate Structural Engineer

**Graduate Structural Engineer**

Dovetail Recruitment are working with a well-established, international engineering company in the Christchurch area who have an excellent reputation in their field. They are recruiting for a Graduate Structural Engineer to join their great business TheGraduate Structural Engineer will also be given further training and progress chartership with the IstructE.

**Once the Graduate Structural Engineer is fully trained, you will be responsible for**:

- Conceptual design - working in partnership with the sales team.
- Analysis design - using linear element or finite element software.
- Detail design - of all connections, bolts and welds.
- Preparing design calculations for draughtspeople and building control.
- Taking a leading role in preparing the CDM risk register for each building.
- Assisting with the preparation of safe erection methods.
- Attending meetings, both internal and client facing, as required.
- Optimising designs to produce structures that are safe, easy to draw, manufacture, ship and erect as well as being cost effective.
- Assisting with the preparation of operation and maintenance manuals for the client.

**Knowledge and Experience Required**:

- Relevant degree
- Attention to detail
- Experience with CAD software
- Knowledge of basic structural analysis concepts

**Benefits**:

- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Monday to Friday working hours of 8.15am - 5pm
- Company profit share scheme