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Structural Engineer

Employer
VEDA
Location
UK
Closing date
Feb 18, 2025
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Specialty
Structural Engineering
Position Type
Engineer, Staff Engineer
Organization Type
Firm, Consulting Engineering
Company Description

At VEDA, our team of engineers, architects, and CAD technicians collaborate with clients and end-users to integrate all considerations into engineering designs before construction drawings are finalised. We offer a complete package of design services, from initial site surveys to detail designs and site support, ensuring projects are delivered on-time and on-budget.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Structural Engineer. You will be responsible for structural analysis, bridge strengthening and refurbishment design, and structural engineering aspects in the rail transport sector. The role will suit a dynamic individual wanting to progress within their career by steeping into managing projects from conception through delivery to build stage.

We are a young, passionate and ambitious team specialising in bridge refurbishment and strengthening.

Qualifications
  • Structural Engineering Design experience
  • Experience in structural analysis and modelling in software
  • Knowledge of rail infrastructure and assurance processes
  • Experience with bridge design
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
  • Member of a professional institution or working towards


Key duties & Responsibilities

· To design Concrete, Steel, Masonry, and Timber structures by hand calculations and engineering software.

· Prepare conceptual designs that are practical, economic and buildable to client standards.

· Prepare detailed designs in accordance with current standards and codes including calculations, design risk assessments and sufficiently detailed sketches for the preparation of working drawings.

· To instruct and oversee the production of engineering drawings in accordance to the company CAD QA standards.

· Supervise the work of technicians within the department and potentially external supplier as appropriate to complete project activities.

· Project leader on small projects or deliver elements on larger projects.

· When acting as project leader monitor project progress and spend.

· Conduct visual and detail examinations of rail and civil assets and produce examination reports.

· Ensure that design work undertaken is carried out in accordance with company quality procedures and that a high level of professionalism is maintained.

· Prepare responses of design related queries during the design/construction phases to an amicable resolution.

· Undertake site visits and attend design meetings.

· Attend meetings independently to present their solutions to an audience of varied seniority, sector and background.

· Act as checker of calculations, reports and drawings for project team, other internal teams and external designers.

· Assist bid directors with fee proposals, and on smaller projects prepare design fees.

Salary Range: £34000 - £48000



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