Structural Engineer

RIDGE SURVEYORS LIMITED; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

RIDGE SURVEYORS LIMITED in Plymouth is recruiting a Structural Engineer (or nearing Project Engineer level with relevant experience) to join our southwest team. This varied role will allow you to develop and evolve a good understanding of engineering design principles with opportunities to lead elements of design work and an active presence on projects to accelerate and enhance learning.

You will undertake outline, scheme, and detailed engineering designs, conduct site visits, and apply

Qualifications

• BEng (Hons) in Civil or Structural Engineering with grade 2:1 or above (or equivalent MEng/MSc).
• Solid work experience in engineering and/or on-site work.
• Good understanding of regulatory requirements including Eurocodes.
• Experience using AutoCAD and Revit is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Actively pursuing professional development towards a qualification.
• Hold a current UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Undertake outline, scheme, and detailed engineering designs on projects.
• Carry out detailed design calculations and expand knowledge with design software.
• Prepare calculation packages, drawings, specs, and reports for projects to quality standards.
• Prepare reports and general correspondence related to projects.
• Undertake survey inspections and produce written findings with recommendations.
• Coordinate with design/construction teams internally and externally.
• Assist in preparing design programmes for production deliverables.
• Visit sites during construction to monitor progress and advise contractors.
• Ensure Ridge documentation management and QA procedures are followed.
• Assist other team members to meet project deadlines when required.

Skills

Civil/Structural design

On-site experience

English communication

Eurocodes knowledge

Education

BEng (Hons) or higher in Civil/Structural Eng (2:1+)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

We are recruiting for a Structural Engineer (or nearing Project Engineer level with relevant experience) to join our southwest team based in Plymouth.

This varied role will enable you to develop and evolve a good understanding of engineering design principles with opportunities to lead elements of design work and to have an active presence on projects to accelerate and enhance your learning.

What you need to do to be effective in this role

• Undertake outline, scheme, and detailed engineering designs as appropriate on projects.
• Carry out detailed design calculations and expand knowledge using latest design software.
• Ensure calculation packages, drawings, specifications, reports, and other deliverables for projects are to expected quality standards prior to issue.
• Prepare reports and general correspondence as required in connection with projects.
• Undertake survey inspections and produce written reports on findings, set out in a logical manner with appropriate recommendations.
• Liaise with other members of the design and construction teams, both internal and external, representing the engineering team.
• Assist in preparing design programmes for production deliverables.
• Visit sites during the construction phase to monitor progress and provide advice to contractors.
• Ensure that Ridge document management and QA procedures are complied with.
• When required, assist other members and disciplines of the team to complete tasks particularly in relation to meeting project deadlines.

The skills and experience you need to have for this role

• BEng (Hons) (or above such as MEng (Hons) / MSc) in Civil or Structural Engineering at grade 2:1 or above
• A solid foundation of work experience in engineering and / or on-site.
• A good basic understanding of the regulatory requirements including Eurocodes.
• Experience using both AutoCAD and Revit software packages would be desirable.
• Excellent communication skills, in both written and spoken English.
• Actively working towards and pursue professional development leading to a professional qualification.
• Hold a current UK driving licence.

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