Structural Engineer | Bristol

Bristol (hybrid, but a willingness to travel is essential)

£45k - £60k

Details:

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ of relevant experience

• Chartered/Near Chartered Engineer

• Structural engineering particularly in the design of industrial reinforced concrete structures

• Knowledge of and/or experience of civil engineering design contracts in the nuclear sector or similar heavily regulated industry (e.g. oil & gas, rail etc.)

Responsibilities & Duties

• Receive, analyse and verify the consistency of input data

• Responsible for producing deliverables (e.g. design hypotheses, methodology and assumption notes; technical specifications; calculation notes; technical reports)

• Load evolution tracking and civil design margin management

• Coordination of the work of CAD Designers

• Perform technical verifications of civil engineering design notes, models and drawings

• Contribute to the surveillance of anchorages designed by equipment suppliers

• Contribute to CDM reviews, create and maintain the Design Risk Register (DRR)

• Liaise with site based engineering teams to facilitate construction

• Liaise with subject matter experts

• Assist in the management of the design process that may include other related design disciplines/teams

• Assist with coordinating design as part of an internal team and liaising with external associated professionals and clients

• Implement and adhere to Company procedures and best practice in the management, delivery and administration of Services

• Uphold the Company Health & Safety and Environment Policies across all activities

• Undertake other reasonable duties as requested

Key Experience & Qualifications

• Degree qualified Civil/Structural Engineer

• Chartered (or near Chartered) in a relevant discipline (ICE, IStructE)

• Working knowledge of structural design processes, with an emphasis on data interpretation, design & analysis, construction and advanced numerical modelling

• Structural design experience, particularly in the design of industrial reinforced concrete structures

• Working knowledge of Eurocodes and other national and international industry standards, contracts, methodologies and procedures

• Experience of computer analysis and design in common materials i.e. steel and concrete

• Awareness of health and safety, including possession of Current CSCS Card

Competencies

• Technical Skills: Excellent problem solving and design skills with ability to deliver practical solutions

• Communication Skills: Good interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively to all levels both internally and with external clients. Excellent reporting writing skills

• Critical Thinking: Ability to think and act operationally to respond quickly to changing circumstances whilst maintaining a clear view of overall priorities. Ability to work under pressure and ensure deadlines are met, whilst maintaining high quality output

• Team Skills: Exceptional team working skills to be able to contribute to and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, but also has the capacity to work independently to a high standard, as the assignment nature dictates

• Business Acumen: Results oriented with a proven ability to work to defined, agreed targets and priorities

IT Skills

• Excellent Microsoft Office abilities (particularly Excel)

• Experience in structural analysis/finite element software such as:

  - LUSAS / Robot

  - Fagus

• Knowledge of 3D design software such as:

  - PDMS

  - TEKLA

• Ability to consult 2D/3D drawings or models in software such as:

  - Autocad 2D

  - Navisworks

Personal Style & Behaviour

• Self-motivated and committed, with a high degree of integrity

• A team player who seeks to positively contribute to the working group with a collaborative attitude

• Convincing in terms of a capacity to translate objectives into effective practical steps

• Able to perform effectively within changing environments; demonstrates willingness and flexibility of availability to meet business needs

• Demonstrates a strong need to achieve, setting high standards for self and others. Committed to the value of own role, takes initiative and focuses on improving business performance

• Commitment to own personal development