Civil / Structural Engineer (Ref: 41352)

Salary / Rate:

GBP 25,000.00-35,000.00 

Location:

Leicestershire 

Rate:

Yearly 

Job Type:

Permanent 

Sector:

Civil / Structural 

Date Posted:

28/03/2008 

Reference:

41352 

Our client presently require a Civil / Structural Engineer. Will be providing civil and structural engineering expertise in support of the company's engineering activities, mainly in the nuclear power business sector. Duties are expected to include:

Building and structural steelwork specification and design
Producing design substantiation documents
Liaison with civil contractors and consultants
Acting as site civil engineer during construction phases
Building condition surveys

The successful candidate will be expected to work in project-based design teams and as a consultant / engineering analyst.

Although Leicestershire based, the position is likely to involve travel to (and working from) various offices and sites in the UK and abroad.


2) Candidate Qualifications

A good degree in Civil Engineering and having attained Chartered Civil / Structural engineer status (or being close to achieving this).


3) Desirable Experience

Design experience in building and industrial structures in concrete and steelwork preferably on projects with a substantial mechanical, electrical, process or power related content. Site supervision and quality control of civil contractors. Knowledge of cost estimating for construction work and design fees would be advantageous.

Familiarity with UK codes of practice in reinforced concrete BS8110, structural steelwork BS5950 and BS449, Masonry BS5628, Loadings for Buildings BS6399 and foundations BS8004. Some experience in geotechnical engineering and foundation design is also required.

Familiarity with European and US codes of practice would be an advantage but not initially essential. The successful engineer would be expected to become competent to design to these codes given some training and whilst working on relevant projects.

Experience of producing detailed calculations to the above codes using traditional and computer-based methods of analysis.

Experience of designing structures to resist earthquake and extreme wind loading would be advantageous but not essential. The successful engineer would be expected to develop design skills in these areas as appropriate to the projects in hand.

UK nuclear experience would be an advantage, although civil engineers with other backgrounds (preferably related to heavy electrical and mechanical plant and process) will be considered.

Experience of designing concrete structures or buildings for thermal loading would be advantageous.


4) Additional Information

The successful applicant will be expected to have a flexible and pro-active approach with the ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams, including under alliances with other commercial organisations and customers.

Whilst the company prefer to carry out the civil and structural design of projects in-house, the civil and structural content of some of the company projects is carried out by outside consultants. The successful candidate will be expected to write design specifications, data specifications and civil design loading specifications for consultants to carry out their design work. In addition, the engineer will liase with and supervise the consultant to ensure delivery of the design project to budget and programme.

The successful applicant will recieve a competitive salary package and benefits.