Graduate Engineer 2

Gateley; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateley Smithers Purslow in Glasgow is inviting applications for a Graduate Structural Engineer. The role supports the Engineering Line Manager on varied projects, from reports and drawings to client liaison and regulatory approvals.

The successful candidate should hold a civil/structural degree (BSc/MSc) and demonstrate strong math, IT and communication skills, with a UK driving licence. A pathway to professional accreditation is encouraged within Gateley Built Environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a BSc (Hons) and/or MSc (Hons) IStructE or ICE.
• Experience in consulting engineering, surveying, architectural & planning practices.
• Experience working to deadlines and within budgets.
• Sound mathematical, scientific and IT skills.
• The ability to think methodically to problem solve and manage projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Must hold a valid UK Drivers Licence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports, calculations, drawings and design work.
• Provide technical advice to clients.
• Obtain planning and/or building regulations approval.
• Monitor and inspect work undertaken by contractors.
• Liaise with architects and other professionals.
• Maintain client relationships and manage expectations.
• Administer contracts and manage projects.
• Inspect and survey client properties and sites.
• Ensure projects comply with CDM2015 and building regulations.
• Assess sustainability and environmental impact of projects.
• Comply with company administrative, personnel procedures and Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Scientific skills

IT skills

Verbal and written communication

Knowledge of legislation

UK Driving Licence

Education

BSc (Hons) and/or MSc (Hons) IStructE/ICE

Job description

Gateley Smithers Purslow are looking to recruit a full time Graduate Structural Engineer to join our growing team in Glasgow. This is a busy and varied role providing support to the Engineering Line Manager. The Graduate Structural Engineer will be responsible for handling projects within own level of authority.

This position provides a perfect opportunity for the successful candidate to show their ambition, drive and passion for customer service, as well as delivering our values, a professional manner and good interpersonal communication skills are essential.

You Will Be Responsible For The Following

• Preparation of reports, calculations, design and preparation of drawings
• Provide technical advice to clients
• Obtaining planning and/or building regulations approval
• Monitoring and inspecting work undertaken by contractors
• Liaising with other professionals such as architects
• Maintaining client relationships by providing excellent customer service and managing expectations
• Administering contracts and managing projects
• Inspection and surveys of client properties and sites.
• Ensuring that all projects comply with legal requirements including CDM2015, Part wall, Listed buildings
• Assessment of sustainability and environmental impact of projects
• At all times to comply with the requirements of the Company’s administrative, personnel procedures and Health & Safety regulations

The Team

Gateley Smithers Purslow is part of Gateley Built Environment, a multidisciplinary consultancy made up of four established specialist businesses: Gateley Hamer, Gateley RJA, Gateley Smithers Purslow and Gateley Vinden.

Together, we bring more than 600 property specialists together with the property and construction lawyers in Gateley Legal. This gives our clients access to connected expertise across the full property lifecycle, from strategy, funding and development through to occupation, long-term asset management and exit.

For our people, it means being part of a specialist business with its own established identity and close-knit culture, while benefiting from the range, scale and career opportunities available across Gateley Built Environment and Gateley plc. You will have opportunities to work on varied projects, collaborate with experts across different disciplines and build a long-term career within the wider group.

Candidates Will Be Able To Demonstrate The Following Attributes

• Must hold a BSc (Hons) and/or MSc (Hons) GMIstructE or GMICE as either IStructE or ICE
• Experience and working knowledge of consulting engineering, surveying, architectural & planning practices and procedures supported by an awareness of the latest statutory requirements, technical publications and guidelines.
• Experience in working to deadlines and within budgets
• Sound mathematical, scientific and IT skills
• The ability to think methodically to problem solve and manage projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• Must hold a valid UK Drivers Licence

About Us

The Benefits

• With support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around our great development and progression opportunities will reward your commitment and loyalty.
• We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual performance with an opportunity to receive an annual bonus.
• In addition, we have a wide range of learning and development opportunities via our Learn platform to develop new skills and progress your career.
• Our My Flex comprehensive rewards package includes options covering annual leave (and the benefit of purchasing extra days), cycle to work, critical illness benefit, employee assistance programme, group personal pension, health care, season ticket loan and many more benefits (grade dependent).
• Finally, with Perks At Work/Home you can select a host of retail benefits that suit your needs alongside a Community Online Academy, free courses for all from fitness to coding to languages to hip hop dance.

We are Gateley

We are forward thinking and straight talking, our approach is to find solutions to the problems that our clients face. Gateley is a legal and professional services group, we are a group of formidable experts in all areas of law and business. Passionate problem solvers, we get our kicks from finding the right answers and getting our legal and business clients where they need to be. We support more than 5,700 active clients, ranging from FTSE 100 companies to private individuals, in the UK and beyond. Being part of Gateley is not just about the expertise that you bring; it's about attitude too.

The 'Gateley Story' is the story of our people and our culture. It is what has got us to where we are today as a successful business and it's the driving force behind the Gateley Team Spirit and the values that have shaped it. We have a set of shared internal values that capture what the Gateley Team Spirit is and this includes five elements that bind us all together as one Gateley: Ambitious for Success, Forward Thinking, Room to Breathe, Trusted to Do and Working Together. Every year across the group, we recognise members of our team that have gone and above and beyond and have lived these shared values. They are recognised at our annual Gateley Team Spirit awards.

Diversity, inclusion and well being

Diversity, inclusion and well-being is an important part of Gateley's culture and values. We recruit talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, providing equal opportunities for all to join our team regardless of age, sex, race, sexual orientation, disability, or culture. We create an exciting and rewarding place to work that aims to fulfil everyone's potential and together to achieve personal and business goals. We offer flexible working patterns to help our staff achieve a good work/ life balance and we encourage candidates seeking flexibility in their next role to apply for any of our vacancies.

We are proud to have been recognised by The Law Society as gold standard for our Diversity and Inclusion Charter and to be Stonewall Diversity Champions.

Additional Information

If you are successful in receiving an offer of a role with our company a variety of pre-employment screening checks will be completed. Our screening checks can include but are not limited to your eligibility to work, professional and academic qualifications, any criminal records, your financial stability, and references from previous employers. The screening that takes place will be relevant to your role and will vary from role to role.