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About The Role
A Structural Engineer is sought by a multi-disciplinary property consultancy for its Plymouth office. This full-time, permanent position offers a salary between £35,000 and £40,000, alongside hybrid working and other benefits. The successful candidate will join an established team of engineers and consultants, collaborating on designs for education, aerospace, commercial, residential, and manufacturing projects. Responsibilities span outline, scheme, and detailed design work. The office serves clients across the Midlands, allowing direct impact on the local community. This role requires a focus on innovative, sustainable, and cost-efficient building solutions. Key skills include strong engineering design capability and the ability to work closely with colleagues.
We are delighted to be supporting a multi-disciplinary, multi-office property consultancy in its search for an experienced structural engineer to join its regional office in the Plymouth area.
This office has an established group of engineers and consultants of various disciplines. This person will be working closely with other staff to achieve innovative, sustainable and cost-efficient buildings.
Structures come from a variety of sectors including education, aerospace, commercial, residential, and manufacturing. This office typically services clients and developments from across the Midlands, meaning you will have the opportunity to have a direct impact on your local community.
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Responsibilities Include
- Contribute to outline, scheme, and detailed engineering designs across a range of projects, as appropriate.
- Undertake detailed design calculations and develop proficiency in the latest design software.
- Prepare design programmes for the delivery of project outputs.
- Produce project reports, specifications, and general correspondence as required.
- Carry out site surveys and inspections, producing clear, logically structured reports with appropriate recommendations.
- Review calculations, drawings, specifications, reports, and other project deliverables to ensure they meet the required quality standards before issue.
- Liaise with internal and external members of the design and construction teams, representing the engineering team professionally.
- Visit sites during the construction phase to monitor progress and provide technical advice to contractors.
- Comply with Ridge document management and quality assurance procedures.
- Support colleagues across the wider team and other disciplines when required, particularly to help meet project deadlines.
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Key Requirements
- A BEng (Hons) degree in Civil or Structural Engineering at 2:1 or above, or a higher qualification such as an MEng (Hons) or MSc.
- A sound foundation of engineering and/or site-based work experience.
- A good fundamental understanding of relevant regulatory requirements, including the Eurocodes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- A commitment to continuing professional development and actively working towards a recognised professional qualification.
- A current UK driving licence.
- Experience using AutoCAD and Revit would be desirable.
Rewards
- This role offers the chance to progress your career within structural engineering at a forward-thinking, friendly company.
- Exposure to a variety of projects, sectors, clients, and discipline experts.
- Ability to contribute to the growth and development of the team approach, adding value for their Clients.
- Above average annual leave.
- Private Healthcare.
- Life Assurance.
- Above average employer pension contribution.
- Highly competitive salary.
- Income Protection.
- Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Buying and Selling Annual Leave.
- Hybrid working with flexible working hours.
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