Graduate: Precast Structural Design & DfMA

Cooper & Hall Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O’Rourke is inviting graduates to join its Early Talent programme within the Precast Technical Solutions team. You will apply DfMA principles to design bespoke precast structures, facades and infrastructure, while supporting tender and pre-construction activities across disciplines.

This development programme offers exposure to a variety of projects, professional accreditation support (ICE/IStructE) and opportunities to become a future leader in construction and engineering in the UK.

Qualifications

• Graduate role in Precast Technical Solutions (PTS) within Explore Manufacturing Design Centre.
• Apply Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) to create safer, faster, and more sustainable construction methods.
• Provide value-engineering input balancing safety, cost, buildability and sustainability.
• Support tender and pre-construction teams with structural engineering input.
• Pursue professional accreditation with ICE/IStructE with support toward chartership.

Responsibilities

• Design and check structural solutions for precast products, considering manufacture, lifting and installation.
• Provide value-engineering input balancing safety, cost, buildability and sustainability.
• Support tender and pre-construction teams with structural engineering input.
• Explore innovative materials and design approaches to reduce carbon and waste.
• Work across disciplines to develop products that meet client needs while maximising efficiency.

Skills

DfMA

Precast structural design

Value engineering

Tender support

Education

Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering

Job description

Laing O’Rourke is inviting graduates to join its Early Talent programme within the Precast Technical Solutions team. You will apply DfMA principles to design bespoke precast structures, facades and infrastructure, while supporting tender and pre-construction activities across disciplines.

This development programme offers exposure to a variety of projects, professional accreditation support (ICE/IStructE) and opportunities to become a future leader in construction and engineering in the UK.