Structural Engineer

RSK Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in Manchester is seeking a Structural Design Engineer. In this role, you will produce design calculations for various structures, conduct site inspections, and assist in training towards becoming a chartered engineer. Applicants should have a BEng or MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering and strong communication skills. Full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Aim to become a Chartered Engineer with ICE or IStructE.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Produce design calculations for new and existing structures.
• Check design calculations produced by others.
• Review and check detailed drawings for correctness.
• Produce specifications and reports.
• Conduct site surveys and inspections.
• Liaise with architects and contractors.
• Attend site meetings with contractors.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Structural Engineering design experience

Education

BEng or MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

ROC Consulting part of the RSK Group have an exciting opportunity fora Structural Design Engineer to their team in Manchester, UK.

The primary function of a Structural Design Engineer will entail producing design calculations for building structures in all common materials, under the supervision of a senior or principal engineer.

The role will also involve survey and assessment of existing structures, communication of design details and concepts via sketches and drawings, checking designs produced by others, liaising with architects, contractors and other construction professionals and attending site as required.

A Graduate Structural Engineer will be expected to undertake training as directed by the business and work towards the attainment of chartered status with the Institution of Structural Engineers or other similar organisation.

Responsibilities

• To produce design calculations for new and existing structures and to check design calculations produced by others
• To produce sketch drawings as required to communicate design concepts and construction details
• To review and check drawings, including RC detail drawings, to ensure that the design information is correct prior to issue
• To produce specifications and reports
• To undertake site surveys to accurately access and appraise as built details of existing structures and prepare sketches of the same
• To undertake construction site inspections to check the quality of workmanship and compliance of construction with the drawn details
• Liaising with architects, contractors and other construction professionals
• To attend site meetings with Contractors and professional team members
• To comply with the company’s Quality Assurance procedures
• To undertake training and initial professional development (IPD) as required

Person specification

• Beng or Meng in civil and / or structural engineering
• Aiming to become a Chartered Engineer with ICE or IStructE
• Structural Engineering design experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Full UK driving licence

The RSK Group are an equal opportunity company

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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.