Graduate Structural Engineer

JP Engineering; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A structural engineering firm in Maidstone is seeking a junior structural engineer to join their design team. In this role, you will be responsible for producing structural drawings and specifications, and liaising with clients on various design projects. A Bachelor's or Master's in Structural Engineering is required. The company offers a supportive environment for career growth while working on innovative projects across London and the South East.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Mentoring for graduates and young engineers

Qualifications

• Proficient in using CAD software to create structural drawings.
• Confident in client communication and presenting technical information clearly.
• Ability to manage time effectively to meet tight project deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Complete design work to client specifications across various projects.
• Liaise and lead the design team to achieve coordinated design solutions.
• Conduct structural assessments and inspections of buildings.

Skills

Proficient in drawings and CAD software

Ability to confidently liaise with clients

Working under pressure

Teamwork and initiative

Familiarity with codes of practice

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

2D & 3D modelling software

Job description

Overview

Our clients provide Quantity Surveying, Structural Engineering, Estimating, Project Management and more to customers throughout London and the South East. They believe they are only as good as the people they employ, with teams that have a broad and deep wealth of expertise in design, engineering and project management, including highly specific skills such as building information management and engineering. They offer a stimulating, challenging and rewarding working environment. Training is provided for all staff, ranging from technical seminars to other aspects affecting the working environment. For graduates and young engineers, mentoring is offered in the early years of their career and support for junior staff through day release and modern apprenticeship schemes. From this, staff can achieve professional qualifications and Institution membership. All staff are encouraged and supported to develop their technical, management and business experience to enable growth into senior positions and complex engineering solutions.

You will be working as part of a Design team and responsible for the provision of structural drawings, specifications, design, reports and attending external/internal meetings. You will work with external partners on state-of-the-art design projects including new builds and refurbishments in London and the South-East. There is an emphasis on building design projects with work spanning across all major building types, with a particular focus on residential sectors.

Responsibilities

• Completing a range of design work to client specification across residential and commercial projects
• Meeting clients' requirements and project time frames
• Working on a big range of projects, designs and materials used
• Acting as Structural Engineer on projects large and small
• Liaising with and leading other members of the design team to achieve a coordinated design solution that meets the Clients objectives
• Structural engineering assessment and inspection of new and existing properties in steel, concrete, masonry and timber
• Undertake analysis and design using a range of software packages including TEDDS
• Ensure that the quality and consistency of technical output (drawings, reports, etc.) is maintained
• Prepare high quality technical reports including structural surveys

About the candidate

• Proficient in drawings and CAD software
• Ability to confidently liaise with clients
• Able to present technical information clearly
• Working under pressure and to tight timeframes
• Able to work as part of a team and on your own initiative
• Familiar with relevant codes of practice, Eurocodes and British Standards that apply to the design of cold formed sections and building structures
• Experience of 2D & 3D modelling software would be advantageous
• Self-driven and results-oriented with a positive outlook and a focus on high quality work
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines
• Full driving licence would be beneficial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Structural Engineering

The role is for a junior structural engineer looking for a new challenge within a friendly and professional team that is proud of the quality of the service it delivers to its clients and has a clear vision for innovation. You will be reporting to the head of engineers.