Structural Engineer – Residential

One of the leading house builders in the UK are looking to add to their technical team down in the South West, particularly within the Devon region. Priding themselves on the quality and delivery of their homes, their portfolio consists of 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, right the way through to 6 bedroom detached homes.

They are looking for a Structural Engineer to join there team, reporting into a Technical Director and tasked to undertake design, supervision, management and negotiations culminating in sound structural solutions. All matters to be carried out with strict adherence to the Company’s Best Practice Procedures.

Duties will include:

To design good economical, sound structural solutions whether working within a team environment
To carry out all aspects of cost effective detailed structural engineering design in relation to the Company’s activities, to agreed programme dates
Production of all relevant working drawings as required
Progressive in using available technology to improve best working practices
Effective use of CAD facilities in structural engineering design work
To assess all site investigations and make all other relevant departments aware of any potential risks
Assess proposed sites including carrying out site investigation work to enable proposals for foundation design to be madeThe ideal candidate MUST have:

3 A’ levels or equivalent qualification, inc. Maths or Science
HNC / HND at technician level but must be willing to complete a degree course whilst working
In-depth knowledge of CAD
Knowledge or other engineering packages (Geosite, Smart Engineer, Autotrack, Microdrainage, PDS) Girling Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.