Civil Structural Engineer

Sapien Engineering; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Sapien Engineering are seeking a Project Engineer / Civil & Structural Engineer to join our team near Market Harborough. The role covers taking projects from initial concept through design, manufacturing, installation and commissioning, with a hands-on, technically strong, commercially aware candidate who can own projects and coordinate with internal teams and customers.

You will produce GA drawings in 2D/3D, use SolidWorks and AutoCAD, integrate equipment, optimise layouts, and manage BOMs

Qualifications

• Experience producing GA drawings, layouts and 3D models.
• Ability to take projects from concept through to manufacture and commissioning.
• Strong understanding of sheet metal and fabrication design.

Responsibilities

• Produce 2D and 3D GA drawings and system layouts.
• Use SolidWorks and AutoCAD for design, detailing and engineering drawings.
• Integrate in-house equipment with third-party machinery to create complete plant layouts.
• Optimise layouts for space, material flow and overall performance.
• Develop designs through to Design Freeze and customer approval.
• Create detailed manufacturing drawings from 3D models.
• Produce and manage BOMs within an ERP/MRP system.
• Work within project cost, quality and timescale requirements.
• Attend customer sites for measurements, installation, commissioning and testing.
• Provide engineering support throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Prepare technical specifications, manuals and other engineering documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing designs and manufacturing processes.
• For the Structural Engineer element: design platforms, stairs, access walkways, handrails, legs and chutes; produce structural steel designs and calculations.

Skills

GA drawings & layouts

Project lifecycle understanding

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Sapien Engineering are looking for a Project Engineer / Civil & Structural Engineer to join our engineering client based in near Market Harborough.

The role will involve taking projects from initial concept through to design, manufacturing, installation and commissioning. The ideal candidate will be hands on, technically strong and commercially aware, with the ability to take ownership of projects and work closely with internal teams and customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce 2D and 3D General Arrangement (GA) drawings and system layouts.


• Use SolidWorks and AutoCAD for design, detailing and engineering drawings.


• Integrate in house equipment with third-party machinery to create complete plant layouts.


• Optimise layouts for space, material flow and overall performance.


• Develop designs through to Design Freeze and customer approval.


• Create detailed manufacturing drawings from 3D models.


• Produce and manage BOMs within an ERP/MRP system.


• Work within project cost, quality and timescale requirements.


• Attend customer sites for measurements, installation, commissioning and testing.


• Provide engineering support throughout the full project lifecycle.


• Prepare technical specifications, manuals and other engineering documentation.


• Identify opportunities to improve existing designs and manufacturing processes.

For the Structural Engineer element of the role:

• Design platforms, stairs, access walkways, handrails, legs and chutes.


• Produce structural steel designs and calculations.

Experience Required

• Strong experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD.


• Experience within engineering, manufacturing, machinery or special-purpose equipment.


• Experience producing GA drawings, layouts and detailed manufacturing drawings.


• Understanding of sheet metal and fabrication design.


• Experience with BOMs and ERP/MRP systems.


• Ability to manage designs from concept through to manufacture and commissioning.

Please note: You will be required to hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle for this role.