Structural Engineer

Brief Overview

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Structural Engineering to join a fantastic Construction companu based in the North West

Package

£40k to £45k

About our Client

My client is a specialist building envelope contractor based in the North West. These projects consist of roofing, cladding & façade work with values going up to £20million.

Duties & Responsibilities

Analyse configurations of the basic components of a structure
Calculate the pressures, stresses and strains that each component, such as a beam or lintel, will experience from other parts of the structure due to human use or environmental pressures such as weather or earthquakes
Consider the strength of various materials, e.g. timber, concrete, steel and brick, to see how their inclusion may necessitate a change of structural design
Liaise with other designers, including architects, to agree on safe designs and their fit with the aesthetic concept of the construction
Examine structures at risk of collapse and advise how to improve their structural integrity, such as recommending removal or repair of defective parts or rebuilding the entire structure
Make drawings, specifications and computer models of structures for building contractors
Work with geotechnical engineers to investigate ground conditions and analyse results of soil sample and in situ tests
Liaise with construction contractors to ensure that newly erected buildings are structurally sound
Apply expert knowledge of the forces that act on various structures
Use computers and computer-aided design (CAD) technology for simulation purposes.About the Candidate

Must be based in the North West
At least 2 years structural engineering experience
Ideally from a construction background

Points of Appeal

Great company to work for
Progression within the company
Interesting projects