Structural Engineer (Cirencester)

OPS Structural Engineering; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BUPA Healthcare & Life Insurance

Pension

Training

Bike to Work scheme

25 days annual leave

Weekly internal CPD

Job summary

OPS Structural Engineering in Cirencester is seeking a structural engineer with a minimum of 3 years' experience to join a team delivering diverse and complex projects from initial concept through to detailing and analysis.

You will design by hand and using software such as Robot Structural Analysis or Tekla Structural Designer, work with BIM teams, and progress towards chartership with the IStructE or ICE. Strong communication and collaborative spirit are essential.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (minimum 2:1).
• At least 3 years of experience as a structural engineer.
• Ability to design structures by hand, and experience with design software such as Robot Structural Analysis or Tekla Structural Designer.
• Working towards, or having recently achieved chartership with the Institution of Structural Engineers or Institution of Civil Engineers.
• Good communication skills, both verbally and written; ability to present technical work effectively.
• A personality sharing our passion for engineering and design and a desire to contribute to project progress and company growth.

Responsibilities

• Producing design calculations and analysis models for steel, reinforced concrete, timber and masonry structures.
• Attending internal and external design meetings with architects and other consultants.
• Sketching structural solutions.
• Working with BIM Technicians to produce relevant structural information.
• Gathering information, carrying out surveys & research.

Job description

About OPS

OPS are a Structural Engineering consultancy who work on interesting and complex projects which include:

• The design of the landmark YTL Arena and associated Brabazon development in Bristol.
• The design of the IStructE award winning Adele 25 Stage.
• Extensive consultancy, design and analysis work at London's leading stadiums, including Wembley Stadium, London Stadium, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Twickenham.

Working with some of the UK's leading architects, our aim is to design efficient, elegant and sustainable structures through innovation and creativity, while providing a high-quality service to our clients.

Written By Sam Berry

What we're looking for

• A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Minimum 2:1).
• At least 3 years of experience as a structural engineer.
• An ability to design structures by hand, as well as experience with design software such as Robot Structural Analysis or Tekla Structural Designer.
• Working towards, or having recently achieved chartership with the Institution of Structural Engineers or Institution of Civil Engineers.
• Good communication skills, both verbally and written. An ability to present your technical work effectively.
• A personality sharing our passion for engineering and design and a desire to positively contribute to the progress and delivery of our projects and the growth and development of the company as a whole.

What you'll do

You will be working as part of a well-respected team who will encourage and support your development and career progression. In addition to benefitting from working alongside directors of the company you will work closely with the team in Cirencester and London, following our "two offices, one team" principle. Our projects are highly variable and often focus on complex structures. The ideal candidate will be open-minded, creative and will enjoy being tasked with something that they've never tackled before.

Typical Tasks Include

• Producing design calculations and analysis models for steel, reinforced concrete, timber and masonry structures.
• Attending internal and external design meetings with architects and other consultants.
• Sketching structural solutions.
• Working with BIM Technicians to produce relevant structural information.
• Gathering of information, carrying out surveys & research.

Benefits

Based in the market town of Cirencester, recently named one of the best places to live in the UK by The Times, you will have the opportunity to live and work in the Cotswold countryside, while still having easy access to London, Bristol and Birmingham but without the daily commute.

Benefits Include

• BUPA Healthcare & Life Insurance.
• Pension.
• Training.
• Bike to Work scheme.
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
• Weekly internal CPD.