Title: Structural Engineer
Reporting to: Design Manager
Due to our growing portfolio of steel and hybrid timber/steel projects, B&K Hybrid Solutions have an opportunity for a Structural Engineer to join our Derby design team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic industry leader in low carbon construction.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Structural Engineer to join our design team to actively work on hybrid steel and timber projects, commercial and industrial construction projects and multi-storey/complex structures. Candidates will have experience in steel frame design, to the Eurocodes and industry best practice, using industry standard analysis software.
As a member of the design team, you will be responsible for working on projects throughout the project lifecycle, from tender to construction. These designs will also include the design of connections and temporary works.
The successful candidate will be eager to develop on existing experience to include the design and detailing of engineered timber and contribute to our internal research and development programme. You will ideally have a minimum of two years design experience in building structures, be engineering degree qualified or have equivalent industrial experience and be working towards Chartered Engineer status with the IStructE or ICE. You will report directly to the Design Manager.
Key Skills, Experience & Attributes
- The applicant is required to have a strong academic record in engineering to MEng or MSc level. The applicant should be working towards Chartered status with the IStructE or ICE.
- Candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to read engineering drawings and specifications to produce a co-ordinated design.
- Have a good working knowledge of relevant design codes (primarily Eurocodes). Knowledge of either steel or timber design is expected, but applicants lacking design experience in one of these areas will be supported in developing these skills.
- Have an appreciation and understanding of the impact of design solutions on other trades and functions.
- Have a good appreciation of the commercial impact of design.
- Have an appreciation of site conditions, working practices and capabilities.
- Good IT skills, capable of using Excel, Word, and Outlook, as well as previous experience of using structural design software are very important. We currently operate Master Series, Dlubal RFEM and IdeaStatica software – experience in using these packages would be preferable.
- Can work logically and methodically.
- The ability to multitask, organise workflow and respond quickly to new challenges is essential.
- Ability to work to deadlines, ensure delivery to agreed programme and commercial constraints.
- The role requires good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
- The successful candidate will be capable of acting on their initiative but also be able to work as part of a team.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Produce robust designs for structures for including primary / secondary member designs together with connection details and temporary works requirements for the safe erection of the structure.
- Be able to produce sketches and marked up drawings to communicate their design intent as well as detailed calculations to back up design proposals, presented in a clear, legible, manner.
- Assist in the development of design procedures and in the development of design spreadsheets (and/or other software) for use by the in-house design department.
- Review and assess designs produced by other engineers (either internal or external), ensuring validity.
- Liaise with other departments within the company and have an appreciation of pressures on other areas of the business.
- Assist in consolidation of the current knowledge in the business, in respect of working details, tolerances and preferences.
- Provide competent design advice, in support of the Contracts, Estimating and Commercial departments.
- Further develop knowledge of structural design and the design knowledge base within the company.
Note: This job specification is provided as a general guideline and should not be considered an exhaustive list of duties, skills, or qualifications. Additional responsibilities and requirements may be assigned based on organisational needs.
If you would like to be considered for this role, please send your CV and a covering letter to [email protected].
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
BKHS are an equal opportunities employer. We are a disability confident employer and actively encourage applicants who are covered under the equality act to apply. Please contact [email protected] in advance of an interview to discuss any adjustments that are required in order to support you in the process.
