Structural Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented engineer to design and specify masonry supports and lintels. In this role, you will utilize your expertise in AutoCAD and Solidworks to create detailed sketches while performing essential load assessments. You'll manage multiple projects, ensuring quality control and providing excellent technical support to clients. This position offers a unique opportunity to champion health and safety in the workplace while developing strong customer relationships through effective communication and training. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and precision in engineering.

Qualifications

• 2:1 degree in an engineering-related discipline, e.g., Structural or Civil Engineering.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Solidworks for detailed sketches.

Responsibilities

• Design masonry support and lintels, ensuring compliance with current standards.
• Conduct load assessments and provide technical support to clients.

Skills

Engineering-related degree

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in Solidworks

Load assessment expertise

Technical customer service

Effective communication

Technical reporting

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

2:1 Degree in Engineering-related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Solidworks

Job description

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Key Responsibilities
Design and Specification:
Design masonry support and lintels to current standards for all specified products.
Specify both standard and custom-made items.
Design special steel lintels and windposts, preparing detailed sketches and drawings using AutoCAD and Solidworks.
Load Assessments:
Perform load assessments on lintels using ‘BS5977-1: Method for assessment of load’ based on architects’ and structural engineers’ drawings.
Provide hand and software calculations, including Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
Quality Control:
Conduct spot checks on products during manufacture, ensuring structural integrity.
Technical Support:
Provide technical customer service both internally and externally.
Attend design meetings and site visits to develop and maintain customer relationships.
Reporting:
Collate information and prepare clear, structured technical reports on site findings.
Project Management:
Manage multiple projects with a proactive client focus.
Maintain all necessary information and records to ensure successful project execution and completion.
Training and Development:
Conduct product presentations as a training aid for staff, customers and site installers.
Health and Safety:
• Champion Health and Safety in the workplace and challenge unsafe behaviour.
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Key Skills and Competencies
2:1 Degree: Engineering-related discipline e.g. Structural, Civil Engineering.
Proficiency in Design Software: Skilled in AutoCAD and Solidworks for preparing detailed sketches and drawings.
Technical Knowledge: In-depth understanding of current standards for designing masonry support and lintels.
Load Assessment Expertise: Experience performing load assessments using ‘BS5977-1: Method for assessment of load’ and conducting hand and software calculations, including Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
Quality Assurance: Ability to conduct spot checks on products during manufacture to ensure structural integrity.
Customer Service Skills: Strong technical customer service abilities for both internal and external clients.
Effective Communication: Excellent communication skills for attending design meetings, site visits, and developing customer relationships.
Technical Reporting: Competence in collating information and preparing clear, structured technical reports on site findings.
Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple projects proactively, maintaining necessary information and records for successful execution and completion.
Training and Presentation Skills: Experience conducting product presentations as training aids for staff, customers and site installers.
Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in specifying standard and custom-made items and ensuring all design specifications are met.