Scaffold Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Scaffold Design Engineer based in Reading or Dartford. The role involves conducting site surveys, performing structural analysis, and designing scaffold solutions. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering and extensive experience in scaffold design, as well as proficiency in AutoCAD and client communication. Competitive salary and employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

28 days annual holiday

Competitive salary with annual pay reviews

Professional study support

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in scaffold design or temporary works.
• Evidence of practicality and efficient use of materials.
• Demonstrated experience with structural analysis software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys and identify client needs.
• Perform design calculations and structural analysis.
• Liaise with clients both face-to-face and via phone.

Skills

Scaffold design experience

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Structural analysis knowledge

Client communication

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

HNC in Engineering with experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Scaffold Design Engineer to join an established and dynamic team, based in Reading or Dartford. The successful candidate will bring a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in scaffold design or temporary works and a passion for delivering innovative and practical solutions within the construction industry. You will be responsible for conducting comprehensive site surveys, performing structural analysis, and undertaking independent design checks to ensure accuracy, safety, and compliance with all relevant standards. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a diverse range of projects, working closely with clients and stakeholders, while playing a key role in the technical delivery of scaffold designs.

If you're a proactive problem-solver with excellent communication skills and a commitment to quality, we'd love to hear from you.

Remuneration and Benefits

• Full time position - Monday to Friday; flexible start and finish to the working day
• 28 days annual holiday including the usual 8 bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Competitive salary, with annual pay reviews
• Company Mobile/Smart Phone
• Family Friendly Policies
• Professional study support and in-house technical training
• Range of employee benefits in support of health and wellbeing

Position Overview

• Site visits and surveys
• Identifying clients' needs
• Carrying out designs using AutoCAD
• Producing supporting calculations and conducting structural analysis
• Reading and referencing complete structural drawings
• Client liaison both face to face and in writing/by phone as necessary

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (we would also be interested to hear from anyone with an HNC in Engineering coupled with working experience of Scaffold Design)
• Be able to evidence practicality, efficient use of materials and efficiency in producing designs
• Possess advanced level use of AutoCAD to produce high quality design drawings
• Have strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, highly skilled in spreadsheet production and formulae, to produce supporting calculations
• Be able to demonstrate relevant experience working with structural analysis software tools in line with current standards
• Competent at reading and interpreting complex structural drawings to enable the production of project specific, accurate designs
• Have a friendly, collaborative outlook, which will be invaluable in establishing and building client relationships
• Skilled at communicating effectively with clients on the telephone and face to face

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.