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Senior Structural Engineer

Employer
PWS Technical Services Ltd
Location
Cambridge, East Anglia
Salary
£65,000
Closing date
Oct 11, 2024
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Specialty
Structural Engineering
Position Type
Engineer, Staff Engineer
Organization Type
Industry
Senior Structural Engineer

The successful candidate will have a number of years post graduate experience in structural design, which includes UK based work experience in the design of structures / structural steel works and connections in accordance with Eurocode 3. Candidates must be able to produce sketches and drawings using AutoCAD and mentor Junior Engineers (remotely) as part of their role. This position is working from home with occasional visits to the Southeast head office.

Our Client

Our client is a leading specialist civil, structural and ground engineering contractor and has earned an enviable reputation for quality, innovation and customer service. The company offers a range of geotechnical, foundations and structural engineering construction services to clients within highways and roads, rail, energy, environmental, civil engineering and multi-utilities. Our client works collaboratively and takes pride in maintaining exceptionally high standards in technical ability, quality management, safety, training and environmental practice. In turn, this enables the company to provide all their clients with the most efficient, reliable and value-engineered solution, regardless of a project size or location.

Overview

Due to continued growth and future development plans, our client wishes to appoint an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to take a lead role in providing holistic technical support to Pre-Construction and Operations teams, as well as and all other Group departments as required. working from home, with very occasional visits to the companys Southeast head office, the successful candidate will enjoy the challenge and opportunity of working within a dynamic team on a wide range of infrastructure, civil, roads, rail, energy, nuclear and telecom projects. Further responsibilities include:

The Role

Analysis of project information and selection of the most suitable and economical solution.

Preparation of foundation options, structural design calculations and design reports.

Preparation of sketches for CAD Technicians, and check and approve drawings

Communication with clients, consultants and contractors

Attending meeting and site visits as required

To ensure that all design documentation is correct, complete and stored in appropriate electronic folders, and has been approved or accepted by the client, including structural design calculations and drawings.

To develop and maintain the project design electronic folders, including records and hand back information.

To ensure projects are completed to client specifications and company standards

Ensure that the needs of the customer in improving safety, quality, productivity and controlling cost are met.

Review RAMS in conjunction with the Management Team to ensure that risks are controlled as far as is practicably possible, and to implement measures for the mitigation of these risks in accordance with company procedures.

The Person

A relevant engineering degree is preferred, coupled with demonstrable UK working experience at a senior level in a similar role, with a broad knowledge of a wide variety of relevant project applications across all sectors

An enthusiastic and motivated person striving for structural excellence in the sector.

Extensive experience in steel structural design including design of steel connections.

Highly knowledgeable of Eurocode 3

Experience in guiding and mentoring graduate engineers

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

An attractive basic salary plus extensive benefits package is on offer for the successful candidate, along with security of work given the companys commitment to growth and a forward order workload.

We are committed to equal opportunities. We wish to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and appointed solely on their suitability for the post irrespective of race, gender, age, disability, caring responsibilities, sexual orientation, marital/civil partnership status, religion/belief or nationality.

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