Senior Formwork Designer

PERI GmbH Formwork Scaffolding Engineering; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 45,000 - GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction engineering firm in Brentwood is seeking an experienced Senior Formwork Designer to join their Technical Team. This role is pivotal in providing first-class technical support for both large engineering and smaller construction projects. Key responsibilities include producing accurate drawings and offering technical advice, while fostering team development. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in formwork design, knowledge of AutoCAD, and strong leadership skills. Competitive benefits including annual leave and pension contributions are offered.

Benefits

Non-contractual annual bonus

Cash for car allowance

5 days annual leave for Christmas shutdown

20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Company pension contributions

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC qualification in a construction related subject.
• Previous experience in a formwork designer role.
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate customer requirement fulfillment.
• Produce drawings and quotations efficiently.
• Check schemes for safety and accuracy.
• Provide technical advice on PERI products.

Skills

Technical design strategy understanding

AutoCAD knowledge

PC literate with MS Office

Ability to lead

Reliability

Education

HNC in a construction related subject (e.g., Civil Engineering)

Tools

Design Analysis Programs

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Formwork Designer/s to join our Technical Team, whether it’s a large engineering project or a smaller construction project, this role is responsible for ensuring that we accurately meet our customers’ requirements by providing our Sales Engineers with first class technical support. At the same time, you’ll inspire and motivate, working with the Team Leader to incorporate a continuous focus on developing your team in everything you do and support designers.

Creating the future – Your tasks in our team:

• Develop an understanding of PERI’s products and Technical design strategy
• Produce accurate and economical drawings, schedules and quotations whilst maintaining an efficient and effective use of time
• Check schemes produced by other technical team members to ensure safety, accuracy, and economy
• Provide technical advice on all PERI products to customers and PERI Sales Engineers

Let’s aim high - The benefits for you:

• Non contractual annual bonus
• Cash for car allowance
• 5 days annual leave for Christmas shut down
• 20 days annual leave entitlement plus Bank Holidays
• Company pension contributions 3% employee + 6% contribution

Stand out from the crowd – What distinguishes you:

• HNC minimum in a construction related subject - i.e., Civil Engineering
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• Experience within a formwork designer role previously
• PC literate with good knowledge of MS office including excel
• Objective-orientated, ability to lead
• Strong work ethic, open and reliable
• Knowledge of AutoCAD
• Knowledge of Design Analysis Programs

At PERI, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our greatest strength at PERI is our people and when recruiting, we welcome the unique contributions that candidates can bring to shape and enhance the future of our business.