Job Description
Undertaking structural and technical studies including site investigations.
Analyse and calculate the pressures, stresses and strains that each component of the building. Report loads and stresses and be able to perform complex and repetitive calculations.
Consider the strength of various materials, e.g. timber, concrete, steel and brick, to see how their inclusion may necessitate a change of the structural design.
Examine structures at risk of collapse and advising how to improve their structural integrity, such as recommending removal or repair of defective parts or rebuilding the entire structure.
Making sure the project complies with legal requirements.
Resolving design and development problems.
Consider the strength of various materials, e.g. timber, concrete, steel and brick, to see how their inclusion may necessitate a change of structural design.
Liaise with other team members as well as with external consultants to agree on any changes and updates in the project documents.
Liaise with geotechnical engineers to investigate ground conditions and analyse results of soil sample and in-situ tests.
Liaise with other departments of the company to smooth the project processes.
Liaise with Data & Cost manager to schedule material and equipment purchases and deliveries. Compiling job specifications and supervising tendering procedures.
Be a force of proposal within the project and the team, undertaking research and keeping up with the latest building regulations.
Preparing presentations, reports and structural drawings.
Use computers and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Building
Modelling Information (BIM) technology for simulation purposes and to ensure the effective coordination of the data.
Candidate Requirements
Minimum of 2nd Class degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
Master’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
Membership of relevant professional body
Minimum of 5 years consulting industry experience
Ability to think methodically, to design, plan and manage projects.
Solid understanding and knowledge of construction methods and legal regulations.
The ability to maintain an overview of entire projects while continuing to attend to detailed technicalities.
Three-dimensional skills.
Above-average use of Microsoft suite (Word and Excel).
Advanced IT skills including extensive knowledge of Autodesk AutoCAd and Autodesk REVIT.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Commercial awareness.
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