Senior Structural Engineer
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Job Description
AECOM are looking for a Senior Structural Engineer to join their busy Manchester team.
The main purpose of this role is to lead in the growth and development of the AECOM buildings business (structures) unit in Manchester. The position is suited to someone who will be able to mentor less experienced staff as well as undertake projects of all sizes from conception to completion.
Job Duties
Front end engineering and design consulting skills. It may require global client interaction as well. This is not a back office role and may include some travel.
Leading by example, value engineering, knowledge of modern computational methods and technology along with operation control skills are desired.
Integration with other disciplines and leading the Structural design team to develop technically sound structural design solutions conforming to international standards and best practices whilst maintaining a high level of checking of work being issued.
Discuss and understand complete scope of work and the specific project requirements and organize a team to execute the work in a given time frame.
Provide high level value engineering led technical expertise when applying structural engineering principles, techniques and methods to the planning and design of building design projects.
Appreciation of Integrated Project Delivery approach and technologies like BIM (Building information Management) are desired.
Ensure all quality and environmental aspects of the project are identified and addressed to maintain effective operation and project delivery.
Take responsibility for the preparation of structural calculations.
Undertake structural analysis and design using both computer & hand techniques.
Contribute to the independent technical review of analyses prepared by others
Assist in the management of project delivery in order to provide clients with results on time and budget
Undertake structural design of structures using current British Standards and Eurocodes
Have a desire to learn new skills and the ability to consider the wider engineering issues related to the work being undertaken
The successful candidate will be expected to take a lead role on structural engineering design for MOD and Defence-related projects, managing engineers, graduates and technicians as required.
Minimum requirements:
High level of understanding of structural analysis packages
Experienced in use of a commercially available design software packages and Finite Element Software (e.g. Tekla Building Designer, Tedds, SCIA etc)
Able to decide on the level of reliance and accuracy to attach to results of computer analysis and to interpret results into practical engineering solutions
Ability to use CAD/Revit (would be advantageous)
Good communication including Microsoft Office packages
Good understanding of project finances
Ability to mentor other staff
Ability to communicate using hand drawn sketches.
Demonstrable track record in the preparation of designs contributing to the delivery of client projects
Able to work on a number of projects simultaneously
Extensive experience on working in Structural Engineering design projects.
Preferable experience of design in commercial, retail, hospitality, manufacturing, Pharma’ projects using latest design and construction technologies. Design of large Healthcare and Airport Projects will be an added value.
Experience in the design of the heavy and medium industrial steel structures will be added plus.
Must have knowledge of governing structural design standards Eurocodes, BS, Building Regs etc.
AECOM are looking for a Senior Structural Engineer to join their busy Manchester team.
The main purpose of this role is to lead in the growth and development of the AECOM buildings business (structures) unit in Manchester. The position is suited to someone who will be able to mentor less experienced staff as well as undertake projects of all sizes from conception to completion.
Job Duties
Front end engineering and design consulting skills. It may require global client interaction as well. This is not a back office role and may include some travel.
Leading by example, value engineering, knowledge of modern computational methods and technology along with operation control skills are desired.
Integration with other disciplines and leading the Structural design team to develop technically sound structural design solutions conforming to international standards and best practices whilst maintaining a high level of checking of work being issued.
Discuss and understand complete scope of work and the specific project requirements and organize a team to execute the work in a given time frame.
Provide high level value engineering led technical expertise when applying structural engineering principles, techniques and methods to the planning and design of building design projects.
Appreciation of Integrated Project Delivery approach and technologies like BIM (Building information Management) are desired.
Ensure all quality and environmental aspects of the project are identified and addressed to maintain effective operation and project delivery.
Take responsibility for the preparation of structural calculations.
Undertake structural analysis and design using both computer & hand techniques.
Contribute to the independent technical review of analyses prepared by others
Assist in the management of project delivery in order to provide clients with results on time and budget
Undertake structural design of structures using current British Standards and Eurocodes
Have a desire to learn new skills and the ability to consider the wider engineering issues related to the work being undertaken
The successful candidate will be expected to take a lead role on structural engineering design for MOD and Defence-related projects, managing engineers, graduates and technicians as required.
Minimum requirements:
High level of understanding of structural analysis packages
Experienced in use of a commercially available design software packages and Finite Element Software (e.g. Tekla Building Designer, Tedds, SCIA etc)
Able to decide on the level of reliance and accuracy to attach to results of computer analysis and to interpret results into practical engineering solutions
Ability to use CAD/Revit (would be advantageous)
Good communication including Microsoft Office packages
Good understanding of project finances
Ability to mentor other staff
Ability to communicate using hand drawn sketches.
Demonstrable track record in the preparation of designs contributing to the delivery of client projects
Able to work on a number of projects simultaneously
Extensive experience on working in Structural Engineering design projects.
Preferable experience of design in commercial, retail, hospitality, manufacturing, Pharma’ projects using latest design and construction technologies. Design of large Healthcare and Airport Projects will be an added value.
Experience in the design of the heavy and medium industrial steel structures will be added plus.
Must have knowledge of governing structural design standards Eurocodes, BS, Building Regs etc.
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