Graduate Structural Design Engineer Lake District

Pertemps; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A niche structural design consultancy located in the scenic Lake District is looking for a Graduate Structural Design Engineer. The role involves working under experienced chartered engineers on diverse projects, from windmills to heritage properties, within a supportive and inclusive environment. Ideal candidates will hold a Civil Engineering degree and have a strong desire to apply theoretical knowledge in practical settings.

Qualifications

• Must have legal status to work in the UK.
• Hold a full driving license.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking structural calculations and designs for various projects.
• Liaising with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.

Skills

Structural calculations

Design integration

Collaboration

Education

Civil Engineering degree (MEng preferred)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

GRADUATE STRUCTURAL DESIGN ENGINEER for a beautiful location in the Lake District

Would you like to work for a niche structural design consultancy alongside 2 chartered structural design engineers and one near-chartered engineer? All staff have worked in the company from 6 to 20 years, and two of them joined at a graduate/junior engineer level.

The company undertakes a wide range of interesting and challenging structural engineering projects, from windmills to churches, cathedrals, and heritage properties.

This is a great opportunity to learn from engineers with excellent knowledge and expertise in the industry. They have a fun, inclusive environment and often employ interns who are partway through their engineering studies, providing them with an excellent understanding of how to apply theory to real-life projects.

If you enjoy structural engineering and are interested in conservation and design integration with older buildings, then this is a great opportunity not to be missed.

REPORTING STRUCTURE:

Reports to the Senior Engineers but with ultimate responsibility to the Managing Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have legal status to work in the UK now and in the future
• Hold a Civil Engineering degree, ideally at MEng level as a minimum
• Hold a full driving license.

MAIN DUTIES:

• Undertaking structural calculations, either by hand or using FEA design software
• Design of structural elements/buildings for various projects
• Drafting plans, sections, elevations, and general arrangement drawings using Revit and AutoCAD
• Attending site for surveys, site investigations, and meetings if required
• Liaising with clients, representatives, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors to convey design information, interpret data, and solve problems
• Collaborating with colleagues to determine engineering solutions
• Performing other duties as deemed appropriate by senior staff
• Assisting with organization, control, and management of contracts within the office