Structural Engineer

Structural Engineer
Bristol

Our Client are Engineering Consultants and Chartered Building Surveyors with five offices across the UK. Their core services include Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Pre-planning, Building Surveying, Insurance Surveying, Project Management & Expert Witness. Their team includes Chartered Civil, Structural and Geotechnical Engineers and Chartered Building Surveyors that provide professional services across the UK. Due to another increase in workload their Bristol office is looking to add a Structural Engineer with a minimum of three years post graduate experience within a UK Consultancy,

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

You will have a Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering recognised by a relevant Chartership body and a passion for building structures. You will need to demonstrate a workable knowledge of CAD and Revit.

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 Sam Smith at Calibre Search for more information, or click apply

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