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Graduate Structural Engineer

Posted 11 days 21 hours ago by Strata Construction Consulting

Permanent
Not Specified
Graduate and Post Graduate Jobs
Gloucestershire, Cheltenham, United Kingdom, GL501
Job Description
The Role:
  • 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
  • Inspect site work when required
  • At all times work safely, ensuring your own safety and that of others in the Company
  • At all times work within all Company procedures and protocols
  • Undertake other duties as reasonably requested by the Company
What you need to succeed:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
  • A passion for building structures
  • Ability to use AutoCAD / REVIT preferrable but not essential
  • Minimum 1 years' experience with a consultancy firm
Ability to:
  • Employ effective communication skills, both verbal, written and by email
  • Establish effective relationships with clients and fellow team members
  • Work methodically and accurately
  • Work well on own initiative and as part of a team
  • Multi-task, prioritise and manage time effectively
  • Be flexible to meet deadlines
  • Remain calm when under pressure
  • Have a 'can do' attitude
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