Scaffold Design Engineer

BILFINGER; Scotland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Scaffold Design Engineer in Aberdeen. The role involves designing complex scaffolds and collaborating with clients. Ideal candidates will have an engineering background, experience with AutoCAD, and knowledge of structural mechanics. Competitive salary and permanent position offered.

Qualifications

• Previous role in engineering or Engineering graduate required.
• Experience with AutoCAD software is essential.
• HNC in Structural, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for scaffold design engineering services for offshore and onshore sites.
• Conduct site surveys for installations and provide detailed design drawings.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and operational team members.

Skills

AutoCAD software

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Understanding of structural mechanics

Temporary works/scaffold design experience

Industrial scaffold experience

Knowledge of scaffold

Education

HNC (or above) in Structural/Civil/Mechanical Engineering

Engineering degree

Tools

Structural analysis software

3D CAD modelling software

Job description

Scaffold Design Engineer

Location: Aberdeen

Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs.

We have extensive experience in offshore and onshore facilities; specialising in asset management services throughout all life cycle phases from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning.

This commitment is delivered by an experienced and highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality.

The position holder is employed as a Scaffold Design Engineer and is required to progress his/her identified job tasks in a diligent and efficient way as directed by the Scaffold Design Manager.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for scaffold design engineering services to Bilfinger UK for all offshore and onshore sites. This will include, but not limited to, the design of complex and large scale access scaffolds, temporary roofs, habitats and load bearing structures.
• Consultation with clients and site teams to discuss, resolve and design major structural scaffold design requirements.
• Design drawings, provide technical guidance, calculations and detailing of structural scaffolds in accordance with the relevant British and European standards and industry best practice to allow construction of structural scaffolds on sites.
• Regular site surveys onshore and offshore installations with follow up reporting.
• Adhering to Bilfinger internal process and procedures.
• Promotion of the scaffold design service and scaffold innovations to the wider Bilfinger group.
• Developing and maintaining close working relationships with clients and operational team members.
• Support with developing and implementing workpacks in relation to scaffold design including estimating, risk assessments and checking of designs.

Experience & Qualifications

• Previous role in engineering or Engineering graduate
• HNC (or above) in Structural/Civil/Mechanical Engineering
• Experience with AutoCAD software
• Understanding of structural mechanics
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Temporary works/scaffold design experience (Desirable)
• Industrial scaffold experience(Desirable)
• Structural/Civil/Mechanical engineering degree(Desirable)
• BOSIET(Desirable)
• MIST(Desirable)
• Medical(Desirable)
• Knowledge and experience of structural analysis software(Desirable)
• 3D CAD modelling experience(Desirable)
• Knowledge of scaffold(Desirable)

If you wish to speak to a member of the recruitment team, please contact 01224 246246.

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