Structural Engineer - Bristol

Full Job Description

Structural Engineer
Bristol

Job Purpose:

To work effectively as a Structural Engineer taking responsibility for the designs carried out on projects. Fully using your communication skills to establish good relationships with your colleagues and providing quality within your designs.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

? Develop and communicate innovative and effective design ideas
? Being aware of all environmental, legal, safety and health guidelines and requirements
? Preparing progress reports for seniors and the client
? Prepare and submit calculations and drawings for building control submission
? Working closely with the key people such as the engineering team, client, architects, site managers, etc.
? Understanding structural principles, undertaking structural calculations by hand and computer design programme as instructed by seniors
? Assist in preparing specifications, working drawings, etc.
? If requested by seniors, make regular site inspections to ensure that the work is progressing according to schedule and designs
? Assist the structural engineering manager and senior structural engineer in their work
? Knowledge about the properties and strength of the various materials like steel, timber, brick, etc. and use each of them appropriately
? Use computer software to prepare structural simulation models and how the structure will withstand different conditions
? Inspect old buildings and recommend repairs or demolition where necessary
? Work with the contractor to ensure that the newly-built structures are stable and constructed in line with the designs

Person Specification:Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications:

? Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
? A passion for building structures
? Ability to use AutoCAD / REVIT
? Minimum 2 years' experience with a UK consultancy firm

Personal attributes and skills required to perform in the job effectively - Ability to:

? Employ effective communication skills, both verbal, written and by email
? Establish effective relationships with clients and fellow team members
? Work methodically and accurately
? Work well on own initiative and as part of a team

They offer a competitive salary that is regularly tested against other consultants with a default 25-days leave each year plus bank holidays and options to buy some or sell of that leave. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

If you are interested in this role, please contact Evie Thornton at Calibre Search for more information, or click apply

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