Structural Engineer

Ridge and Partners LLP; Winchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm is seeking a Structural Engineer to assist in delivering various building and refurbishment projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in structural or civil engineering and be working towards chartership. Responsibilities include preparing designs, conducting site monitoring, and analyzing structural defects. Proficiency in structural analysis software and a proactive team-oriented approach are essential. Full-time position based in Winchester, UK.

Qualifications

• Working towards professional chartership status.
• Experience in structural design and site experience in construction.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements including Eurocodes.
• Experience with sustainability issues in structural design.

Responsibilities

• Prepare outline designs for structural schemes.
• Carry out detailed design calculations using 3D software.
• Coordinate designs with other disciplines and specialists using BIM.
• Visit sites during construction to monitor progress.
• Perform structural surveys and report on issues.
• Analyze and report on structural defects.

Skills

Understanding of basic structural behaviour

Proactive approach

Team player

Proficient in structural analysis software

Competency at report writing

Education

Degree in structural or civil engineering

Tools

TEKLA

Masterseries

SCIA

TEDDS

Job description

What’s The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a skilled Structural Engineer with good experience delivering both building and larger survey and refurbishment projects to join our team. You will assist in the provision of a wide range of structural engineering services. The projects we work on include a variety of large complex schemes through to smaller local client focused tasks. We work both in the UK and internationally with interesting clients including F1 Teams, airports, schools/universities, contractors, developers and local authorities.

What you need to do to be effective in this role

• Prepare outline designs for structural schemes based on our client’s brief
• Carry out detailed design calculations to Eurocodes using the latest 3D design software
• Co‑ordinate your designs with other design disciplines and specialists with BIM
• Assist with the production of detailed design drawings and specifications for tender purposes
• Visit sites during the construction phase to monitor on‑site progress
• Carry out structural surveys of existing buildings and advise on any issues that may arise
• Analyse and report on structural defects in existing buildings and structures
• Check outgoing and incoming documents, including contractors’ proposal documentation

The skills and experience you need to have for this role

• A good understanding of basic structural behaviour
• A proactive approach with a can‑do attitude
• Be a team player within the structures team, the wider teams in the office and company and with clients and collaborators
• Degree in structural or civil engineering and be working towards professional chartership status
• Proven experience of working in structural design and site experience in a construction company
• A good understanding of the basic regulatory requirements including Eurocodes – this will be covered in your interview
• Experience and understanding of sustainability issues within structural design
• Be a proficient user of structural analysis software such as TEKLA, Masterseries, SCIA and TEDDS
• Competency at report writing and other forms of design communication.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Construction

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