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Graduate Design Engineer
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MGF are currently seeking a Graduate Design Engineer to join a leading Temporary Works Engineering department, based in Astley, Manchester.
Specialising in temporary works design, the successful candidates will be working within a 35 strong engineering department in Manchester with full technical responsibility for their own projects.
Following an established, successful training programme, the successful candidate would have full technical responsibility for their own projects, be expected to manage their own designs and attend site meetings / inspections nationwide in support of their design work - initially supported by Senior Engineers. The position offers a high degree of responsibility very quickly for candidates with the right aptitude.
Your Key Responsibilities May Include
- Production of Temporary Works designs and drawings on a day-to-day basis to satisfy customer demand
- Checking your own designs and drawings in line with MGF’s quality procedures
- To produce “one-off” project work as directed by the Engineering Management Team
- Provide technical support to the Sales Team / Customer (project related/non-project related)
- Contribute to the smooth and effective operation of the department
- Follow MGF’s internal QA procedures self-management of allocated workload to meet customer / business demand
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The Core Requirements For This Role Are
- Civil Engineering Degree
- Strong analytical abilities
- A professional manner with good communication skills
- Strong IT skills
Experience working within a similar design role would be preferred but is not essential, as would structural design, geotechnical design, and temporary works knowledge.
In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer the following:
- Option to purchase additional days of annual leave
- Additional annual leave awarded to recognise long service
- Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Opportunities for training, development, and career progression
- Volunteering Leave
- Discretionary bonus scheme based on business performance
- Security of working for a well-established & growing company
- A sense of family is at the core of our company culture
- Shutdown over the Christmas period
- Refer a friend scheme
- Free on-site parking
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About MGF
MGF is a rapidly expanding, highly innovative, and digitally advanced market leader in the design, manufacture, hire, and sale of proprietary excavation support systems to the Construction Industry. Established in 1981, employing over 450 staff, we operate nationally from 13 locations. We are a highly respected sector leader, well respected for our intelligence, and client-focused approach to the delivery of projects. MGF also operates a highly successful Institution of Civil Engineers Approved Training Scheme to support the right candidate in attaining professional recognition as a Chartered or Incorporated Engineer.
We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of society. All applicants will be treated in the strictest of confidence.
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