Graduate or Design Engineer

Vp plc; Morley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction solutions company in the UK is seeking a Graduate / Design Civil and Structural Engineer to join their team. You will be responsible for producing designs for temporary works and collaborating with various teams to ensure project success. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil and Structural Engineering and strong skills in structural design and project management. Competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life Assurance cover 3x salary

Learning & Development opportunities

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Graduated with a degree in Civil and Structural Engineering (Bsc, BEng, 2:1 or above) or similar discipline.
• Experience in structural steel design and Eurocode standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Produce preliminary and construction stage designs in compliance with codes of practice.
• Create design drawings using Autodesk AutoCAD & Revit.
• Collaborate with sales and operations teams for project delivery.

Skills

Structural steel design

Structural and stress mechanics

Excellent time management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Civil and Structural Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Autodesk AutoCAD

Revit

Geosolve WALLAP

Job description

Groundforce Shorco (GFS) are currently looking to add to our technical major project team through the appointment of a Graduate /design Civil and structural Engineer. This is a chance to join a collaborative team, completing temporary works designs using our vast range of proprietary equipment. You will report directly to the major project Design Manager, who will oversee your workload, training and development. You will work directly with those in your team as well as your peers in the wider technical department.

Key Responsibilities

• Producing preliminary and construction stage designs in a timely manner in accordance with approved codes of practice and legislation (CIRIA publications, BS5975, Eurocode 3 and 7). These will predominately be shoring (ground support) temporary works designs.
• Producing design drawings using Autodesk AutoCAD & Revit;
• Assist with the workload of the other technical teams as required.
• Liaise and Collaborate with our sales and operations teams to ensure successful project delivery within time and budget constraints.
• Helping support in the production of new tools and software for the technical team to drive efficiencies and save time;

What We're Looking For

You will have graduated with a degree in Civil and structural Engineering (Bsc, BEng, 2:1 or above) or similar discipline;

You will have studied, or have experience of:

• Geotechnics, including Rankine's Theory (desirable)
• Structural steel design including simple beam mechanics (Required)
• Eurocode 3 (required) and Eurocode 7 (Desirable)
• Retaining wall design (Desirable)
• Structural and stress mechanics (required)

You will be:

• Excellent at time management and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Focussed on excellence and take pride in your work
• Able to communicate with a wide range of people, from Engineering customers to Sales to Site teams by telephone as well as emails
• A strong team player
• Committed to continuous improvement and personal development
• Keen to solve problems and identify better ways of working

You will be a competent user of:

• Microsoft Office (Required)
• Autodesk AutoCAD (required) or Revit (Desirable)
• Geosolve WALLAP (Desirable)
• CADS A3D Max (Desirable)
• Tekla Tedds and/or Structural Designer (Desirable)
• The above list is not exhaustive and training will be provided for the successful candidate as required.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary
• Salary sacrifice pension
• 25 days holiday FTE, plus bank holidays
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Free Tool Hire
• Life Assurance cover 3x salary
• Share save scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Learning & Development - commitment to upskilling and developing our people, structured in house training available alongside external training where required
• Cycle to work scheme
• Long service recognition
• My Vp discounts - a variety of discounts and rewards on thousands of well-known brands
• Discounts on HP products
• EE mobile contract discount offers
• Gym discounts
• Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan)
• Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline - free joining

A Little About Us

Groundforce is the market-leading rental provider of excavation support systems and specialist products for the water, civil engineering, and construction industries. With a remarkable 60-year heritage, we offer comprehensive shoring and related services.

Operating under the Groundforce banner, we provide a wide range of solutions, including shoring, piling, construction training, temporary bridging, and more. Our goal is to be the convenient one-stop shop for "total solutions" in the construction and civil engineering industry.

At Groundforce, we pride ourselves on our divisions, including Groundforce Shorco, Piletec, Mr Cropper, Stopper Specialists, Groundforce Bridge, and Groundforce Training Services. We continually invest in acquiring associated businesses to enhance our product portfolio and offer reliable and high-quality equipment for our customers.

Excellence is our priority. We hold ISO 9001, 14001, and OHSAS 18001 certifications, demonstrating our commitment to quality, environmental stewardship, and safety.

Join Groundforce, where we deliver exceptional support, innovative solutions, and outstanding customer service. Apply today and be part of our team that takes pride in our industry-leading position.

Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.