Graduate Structural Engineer, Guildford (Vacancy Number 00005)

Perega (formerly Thomasons Limited); Guildford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a bright and driven graduate engineer to join their Guildford office. The successful candidate will assist in design work, maintain client relationships, and engage in self-development while working on diverse projects. This role offers a competitive salary package and a supportive environment focused on collaboration and innovation.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus additional days for long service

Potential EOT annual bonus

Potential performance related bonus

Ability to buy and sell holiday days

Family friendly policies including flexible and hybrid working

Qualifications

• University degree in civil or structural engineering required.
• Good understanding of engineering principles and construction procedures.
• Proactive approach to work and commitment to continual improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design work on projects under moderate supervision.
• Execute and coordinate work as directed by senior staff.
• Produce designs, assessments, and calculations in accordance with quality procedures.

Skills

Good understanding of engineering principles

Good interpersonal skills

Proactive approach to work

Good understanding of construction procedures

Able to produce hand calculations and sketches

Knowledge of design software

Knowledge of AutoCAD

Education

University degree in civil or structural engineering

Job description

We are looking for a bright, enthusiastic and driven graduate engineer who is keen to develop their career. You will be responsible for assisting others with design work on projects and tasks, with moderate supervision, to ensure the tasks are delivered as briefed. This includes communicating with the client, other consultants and colleagues in the delivery of projects whilst maintaining a positive client relationship. As part of this role you will have a commitment to self-development and the improvement of your technical skills and knowledge.

Candidates must reflect Perega’s values of being collaborative, forward thinking, passionate, approachable and enriching our community.

Responsibilities of the role

• Execute and coordinate work as directed by senior staff
• Assist with the preparation of sketch plans, working drawings, specifications and reports
• Assist with planning site investigation works
• Assist with preparing feasibility studies and providing design advice
• Assist with the development and use of computer-based systems to improve efficiency
• Undertake site inspection and attend site meetings
• Produce designs, assessments and calculations in accordance with quality procedures
• Liaise effectively with clients, other design team members and third parties
• Understand and adhere to existing working practices, methods and procedures
• Adopt ‘best practice’
• Work within the given programme and cost constraints
• Proactive in self-development
• Coordinate design to the brief
• Produces and/or amends information in accordance with the Project SMP (standard method and procedure). Ensures graphical models are spatially coordinated (clash avoidance); escalates any issues to the Information Manager
• Responsible for content creation and ongoing ownership of the content
• Responsible for output production
• Submits information for approval in accordance with the Task Information Delivery Plan (TIDP)
• Ensures all elements of the Information Model are fully coordinated
• Develop the Task Information Delivery Plan (TIDP)

Key Skills

• University degree in civil or structural engineering
• Good understanding of engineering principles
• Good interpersonal skills
• Proactive approach to work
• Commitment to continual improvement at a personal and company level
• Good understanding of construction procedures
• Able to produce hand calculations and sketches of structural elements
• Ability to work within the ISO 19650 environment and associated processes
• Knowledge of design software and its limitations
• Knowledge of AutoCAD

Technical

• Conversant in designing to British Standards/Eurocodes
• Conversant in designing structures in concrete, steelwork, timber and masonry
• Able to use computer design software packages
• Understanding of CDM regulations and the responsibilities of a designer

Judgement and decision making

• Able to understand engineering concepts

Communication

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Able to produce accurate and clear sketches

Relationship building

• Able to work effectively within and across teams and with colleagues

Salary will be a competitive package, commensurate with experience.

Perega put people first. Our team and clients are at the heart of everything we do. We’re team players, and together we collaborate to find solutions. Because they love what we do, our people are always thinking, and are open to new ideas and innovation that will help to make our projects more successful.

Our Guildford office is a friendly and comfortable space, easily accessible by car or public transport. What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:

• 25 days annual leave plus additional days for long service
• Potential EOT annual bonus
• Potential performance related bonus
• The ability to buy and sell holiday days
• Family friendly policies including flexible and hybrid working

As an equal opportunities employer, Perega is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Perega.