Structural Engineer

Structural Engineer – London
Job Type: Contract

My client is a leading major contractor in the construction industry that is in the top ten who is looking for an experienced structural engineer to work on major projects. (£120 million)

As a structural engineer your roles and responsibilities will be;

*Analysing configurations of the basic structural components of a building or other structure;
*Calculating the pressures, stresses and strains that each component, such as a beam or lintel, will experience from other parts of the structure due to human use or environmental pressures such as weather or earthquakes;
*Considering the strength of various materials, e.g. timber, concrete, steel and brick, to see how their inclusion may necessitate a change of structural design;
*Liaising with other designers, including architects, to agree on safe designs and their fit with the aesthetic concept of the construction;
*Examining structures at risk of collapse and advising how to improve their structural integrity, such as recommending removal or repair of defective parts or rebuilding the entire structure;
*Making drawings, specifications and computer models of structures for building contractors;
*Investigating ground conditions and analysing results of site tests, such as soil samples;
*Liaising with construction contractors to ensure that newly erected buildings are structurally sound;
*Applying expert knowledge of the forces that act on various structures;
*Using computers and computer-aided design (CAD) technology for simulation purposes.

Skills and Experience

*2 – 5 years experience as a structural engineer
*Educated to degree level

If you would like to undertake a challenging yet rewarding position working for a market leader in the construction industry then please contact Nathan McGovern on: