Senior Design Engineer
Posted 04/04/2024 by Interaction Recruitment
Senior Design Engineer
Join our dynamic team as a Senior Design Engineer, where your talent and expertise will drive innovation in construction engineering projects. We are looking for a seasoned professional with a passion for conceptualizing, designing, and implementing structures, specializing in steel, bridges, tower systems, and complex constructions. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy leading projects from conception to execution, we want to hear from you.
Main Responsibilities and Duties:
- Lead conceptual and detailed designs for both permanent and temporary structures, with a focus on steel.
- Develop method statements for erection engineering, ensuring efficient and safe construction practices.
- Design specialized equipment for heavy lifting and moving projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Conduct static analyses of structures using advanced computer programs and prepare detailed calculations.
- Produce sketches and drawings using AutoCAD or other industry-standard software.
- Collaborate closely with the CAD team to streamline design processes and ensure accuracy.
- Assist in managing the design office, providing guidance and support to team members.
- Participate in heavy lifting and moving operations on-site as required.
Qualifications and Experience:
Essential:
- Chartered engineer status or in the final stages of achieving it (MICE or MIStructE).
- 5 to 10 years of post-graduate experience in structural engineering.
- Strong proficiency in analyzing and designing steel structures, with a focus on Eurocodes (EN 1993).
- Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) computer programs.
- Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office suite and email systems.
- Effective communication and presentation abilities.
- Relevant site experience, demonstrating practical understanding of construction processes.
- Positive team player with a proactive and innovative approach.
Preferable:
- Experience in designing temporary works, particularly for heavy lifting and moving projects.
- Familiarity with hydraulic equipment design.
- Proficiency in computer-aided drafting programs such as AutoCAD.
Company Benefits:
- Competitive salary range of £45,000 - £55,000 per annum (Open to negotiation).
- 23 days holiday plus standard bank holidays.
- Company sickness benefits available after 12 months.
- Company pension scheme.
- Death-in-service assurance.
- Private medical care for you and your family (following successful probation).
Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 am to 5:30 pm.
If you're a driven and experienced Senior Design Engineer seeking a challenging role within a supportive team environment, apply now to join us in shaping the future of construction engineering projects.
- Type:
- Permanent
- Contract Length:
- N/A
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- Job Reference:
- 436394
- Job ID:
- 221410851
- Applications:
- Less than 10
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